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UCC Filings Work, Here’s a $95,000 True Story

Did you know you could potentially recover funds from unsecured creditors who were paid with funds secured by collateral identified in your UCC?
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Legislative Updates in Construction 2021

In 2021, several states enacted legislative updates to their mechanic’s lien and bond claim statutes. Here’s a quick recap of changes.
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Survey: Securitization on A/R During the Pandemic

The CRF surveyed the use and impact of securitization (UCCs, mechanic’s lien, etc.) on A/R during the pandemic. Here's what they found.
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Arkansas Lien & Bond Law Changes in 2021

Learn more about the changes for Arkansas residential mechanic’s liens and payment bonds for public projects.
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UCC 9-503(a) and a Creditor’s Security Interest

The spelling of your debtor's name on the UCC filing matters. Welcome to today’s edition of “The Tractors & Tribulations of UCC 9-503"!
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Changes for Texas Lien Claimants

Changes for Texas Lien Claimants Effective January 2022

Big things are happening in the great state of Texas, including changes to their mechanic's lien and bond claim laws. Let's review!
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Changes to Iowa Mechanic’s Lien

Changes to Iowa Mechanic’s Lien Law in Effect January 2022

There are some changes coming to Iowa's mechanic's lien and bond claim statutes. Here's what you should know!
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Mechanic’s Lien Deadline Tolls

New York Tolling the Lien Line

A lien claimant's lien was saved because the deadline was tolled. What is tolled and how did this claimant luck out? Let's take a look.
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Wyoming House Bill Further Defines a Digital Asset

Wyoming recently defined a digital asset and identified it as an intangible under UCC Article 9. That means a UCC filing could protect you!
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Minnesota Prelien Deadline is 45 Days, Not 72 Days

What happens when your preliminary notice is late? In Minnesota, you may lose your mechanic’s lien rights. Here's what you should know.
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Warranty Work Doesn’t Extend Washington Lien Deadline

We are frequently asked whether punch list or warranty work will extend the mechanic’s lien deadline. Let's see what Washington thinks.
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Construction Project Liens: Federal, Public, or Private

Did you know a project could be more than private, public, or federal? How about quasi, leasehold, or sovereign? Learn more here.