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Your Mechanics Lien Resource Treasure Trove

Construction Law Monitor

Mechanics Liens used to be a cornerstone topic on this blog; meaning I would write an article about filings, foreclosing and/or litigating a mechanics lien quite frequently. In fact, over the years I sort of consider myself a “lien guy.” So, where has all of the mechanic lien posts gone?! Washington.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

It was widely reported that the first green building litigation in the country was the 2007 trial court case of Southern Builders, Inc. In January 2007, Southern Builders, the general contractor, commenced a mechanics lien action in the Circuit Court. 19-C-07-011405.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

It was widely reported that the first green building litigation in the country was the 2007 trial court case of Southern Builders, Inc. In January 2007, Southern Builders, the general contractor, commenced a mechanics lien action in the Circuit Court. 19-C-07-011405.

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Be Ready to Lien in 2009 (But be Careful)

Help Everybody Everyday

2009 is likely to be a year in which many construction liens are filed. These economic times will make mechanic’s liens, bonding and other proactive approaches to collection all the more important. However, you need to be careful in filing your liens, especially in Virginia. Kaled Naser, et. CL07-5431 (Va. Kaled Naser, et.

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Finality in the Initial Decision under the 2007 A201

Construction Lawyer

Seventh Circuit Rules for Injured Construction Worker - Interprets Section 414 of Restatement » November 09, 2007. Finality in the Initial Decision under the 2007 A201. One of the new provisions of the 2007 AIA Documents is the establishment of an Initial Decision Maker. mechanics liens. See Section 15.2 Categories.

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Florida Supreme Court follows Texas' Lamar Homes

Construction Lawyer

Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate » December 21, 2007. On December 20, 2007, the Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling in United States Fire Insurance Company v. 1162, 2007 WL 2459193 (Tex., December 21, 2007 in insurance , litigation , news | Permalink. mechanics liens. Categories. arbitration.

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Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate

Construction Lawyer

Arbitrators award attorneys fees, contract notwithstanding » December 28, 2007. 2007 WL 3046273 (S.D. 15, 2007), the court held that a non-signatory to a contract that contained an agreement to arbitrate could be bound by the arbitration requirement. December 28, 2007 in arbitration | Permalink. mechanics liens.