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Be Ready to Lien in 2009 (But be Careful)

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2009 is likely to be a year in which many construction liens are filed. As all of us in construction know, and as reported in the AGC Smart Brief , the beginning of 2009 and through 2010 will likely show an even greater downturn in the commercial and residential markets. Kaled Naser, et. CL07-5431 (Va. Kaled Naser, et. CL07-5431 (Va.

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US Slavery Museum: A Primer on How Not to Develop a Project

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Douglas Wilder announced that he would build a $100M US Slavery Museum. The city filed a lien against the land for $300,000 of unpaid back taxes. Pei filed a lien on the land for the full fee amount. Pei filed a lien on the land for the full fee amount. The Museum filed for bankruptcy, then rescinded their request.

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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

But this time around, we were expecting to get paid at the end of a job when, basically, the rug was ripped out from under us. I also know that the school district won’t dissolve all of a sudden or declare bankruptcy. File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can). Also, there is a timeline to file a mechanic’s lien.

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

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You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Waivers of liens: fraud. mechanics liens. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link].

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constructionattorneyblog: New York court holds that contractor.

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You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site.   Chapeau filed bankruptcy. mechanics liens. Categories. arbitration.

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Seventh Circuit examines "pay-if-paid" provision

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You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

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Industry research reveals that the US painting industry includes over 255,000 businesses with total annual revenues exceeding $35 billion. If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court.