Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 17, 2014

In Louisiana public contracts and jobs have been gaining momentum for my clients. In many instances in Louisiana and other states, material suppliers must send notice to the owner, general contractor and the party who hired them in order to preserve some type of lien or bond claim right if not timely paid. Public Bid Law.

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Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 16, 2014

In Louisiana public contracts and jobs have been gaining momentum for my clients. In many instances in Louisiana and other states, material suppliers must send notice to the owner, general contractor and the party who hired them in order to preserve some type of lien or bond claim right if not timely paid. Public Bid Law.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 9, 2013

As most people in that situation are aware, the Private Works Act (should that be the applicable act) provides very specific instructions for preserving your claims and privileges in this situation. In common terms, the PWA allows you to lien property in order to secure your right to payment. Louisiana Revised Statute 9:4831.

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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Here in Louisiana, just as in many jurisdictions, there are certain rights or privileges which are bestowed on certain types of individuals or entities. A common example that we blog about here is the, Statement of Claim and Privilege , a Louisiana lien. Louisiana Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 28, 2012

Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. Louisiana does not give res judicata effect to an unconfirmed arbitration award. The arbitrator specifically denied all other claims and counterclaims made by the parties in both phases of the arbitration. mechanics liens. In Greer v.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

« Louisiana does not give res judicata effect to an unconfirmed arbitration award | Main. | Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. Because LaSalle was not in privity of contract with USACE, LaSalle needed VETS to sponsor its claim against them. 7101,  et seq. Following

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Levelset

MAY 18, 2022

Continuing the state’s long-standing focus on infrastructure spending focused on environmental well-being, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced in April 2022 that the state would be allocating $150 million in surplus state funding towards coastal restoration and protection projects. Payment protection on Louisiana public projects.

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Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Well, PACE loans create a lien against properties similar to a tax lien, meaning that the lien has priority over all other debts (including mortgages). While not passed in response to the FHFA announcement, Louisiana’s new PACE egislation may have predicted these problems, as it greatly accommodated mortgage holders.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. Very important risk-shifiting devices – can determine a win or loss regarding a claim. Lien Waivers. Notice Provisions.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

Louisiana does not give res judicata effect to an unconfirmed arbitration award » March 27, 2012. After leaving the firm, he sued, claiming that the firm had failed to pay him for overtime work in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ("FLSA"). mechanics liens. " 29 C.F.R. 541.300(a). Categories.

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Levelset

MAY 20, 2022

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise. The federal government (and most states) explicitly prohibits private entities from claiming an interest in public property. If payment problems come up, contractors file claims against this payment bond , not the property itself.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

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