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Louisiana Suppliers – Extra Notice Needed for Lien Rights

Construction Law Monitor

Over the past holiday season, I was at a Christmas party discussing with a friend of mine who runs an electrical supply company here in South Louisiana, the intricacies of notice provisions before a company like his can file a lien on a private project. My office constantly invalidates liens that were not filed correctly.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. An Illinois appellate court has affirmed the trial court's summary judgment against a lumber company's mechanics lien. mechanics liens. March 8, 2012).

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Common Law Analysis – Pay-if-paid, Pay-when-paid & Liquidating Agreements in Construction Contracts

Construction Law Monitor

Liquidating Agreement. Another technical term that is not often discussed in construction, yet is present in many construction contracts is the mechanism know as a “liquidating agreement” Sloan pg 16. Do not confuse a liquidating agreement with liquidated damages. Brennan’s The Construction Contracts Book.

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Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri. April 20, 2009 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. mechanics liens. University of St.

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#66:  Labor Inefficiency Costs: Who Pays? How Much?

NH Construction Law

Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid. See Town of Bedford v. Brooks , 121 N.H.

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Louisiana Home Improvement Contractors License Requirements

Construction Law Monitor

Other helpful documents include demand letters, lien waivers and filing of liens when payment is not received. Companies such as zlien.com are very good with helping contractors manage notice and lien compliance. Joint Check Agreements On Construction Projects: What Suppliers Need To Know. Related articles.