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The Bird Box Dilemma: When False Pay Apps and Lien Waivers Are Not Fraudulent Inducement

Best Practices Construction Law

certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment. The court concluded that any false statements about pay apps or lien waivers were not relevant to the claim for fraudulent inducement: This is not enough for [the sub-subcontractor] to state a claim for fraudulent inducement against Defendants.

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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. 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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Louisiana Contractors & State Licensing – Home Improvement

Construction Law Monitor

et seq ) need to have a “certificate” (not a full license) with the SLBC to perform any home improvement contracting services in excess of $7,500 but below $75,000. The requirements for granting this certification are more relaxed than the normal contractors license but there are grounds for denial and/or revocation.

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New York Home Improvement Contracts: What Residential Contractors Need to Include

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Any mechanics lien filed against your property may be discharged. Payment of the agreed-upon price under the home improvement contract prior to filing a mechanic’s lien may invalidate such lien. The owner may contact an attorney to determine his rights to discharge a mechanics lien. On-demand legal help you can afford.

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

Green Building Law Update

In January 2007, Southern Builders, the general contractor, commenced a mechanics lien action in the Circuit Court. Specifically, the Project Manual and Scope of Work required Southern Builders to construct an environmentally sound “Green Building,” in conformance with a “Silver Certification Level according to U.S.

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

Green Building Law Update

In January 2007, Southern Builders, the general contractor, commenced a mechanics lien action in the Circuit Court. Specifically, the Project Manual and Scope of Work required Southern Builders to construct an environmentally sound “Green Building,” in conformance with a “Silver Certification Level according to U.S.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Upon acceptance and certification of work completion by the Owner, all required delivery order data will be filed in the JOC electronic record system and other required areas. At the time of project completion, the Contractor will submit a Certificate for Payment or similar document to be approved by the Owner JOC authority.