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Virginia Joins 11 Other States Prohibiting Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

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1997), which held that “pay if paid” clauses are unenforceable because it essentially forces a subcontractor to waive or forfeit his constitutionally protected mechanics lien rights if the owner fails to pay the general contractor. One of the best I have found was created by Levelset, which has a 50-State-Guide on pay-if-paid clauses.

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Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri

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His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri. 3d 489 (Mo.App.

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Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect

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His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri » April 19, 2009.

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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

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Other jurisdictions, such as C alifornia, New York, Nevada and North Carolina, have expressly ruled that the “pay if paid” clauses are unenforceable as a violation of state public policy. In that case, the contract stated that “no part of payment shall be due until 5 days after the owner shall have paid the contractor.”

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constructionattorneyblog: Summary Judgment in Arbitration Upheld

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His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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FOREIGN TRADE ZONES (FTZs): Secured areas legally outside of U.S. The private sector participant finances 50 percent of the project cost and takes a first lien on assets pledged as collateral. The SBA takes a second lien on assets and finances up to 40 percent of the project cost, up to $1 million in some cases. legal services.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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legal services. Customs ports of entry where merchandise is considered legally outside U.S. CATALIST FUND: Nevada recently authorized the use of $10 million in general fund money to spur economic development through corporate expansions and relocations in Nevada. customized market research. training support.

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