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The Utah Preconstruction Lien Process Explained

Levelset

Many Utah contractors are familiar with the construction lien process to secure payment for work or materials used in a building project. Utah actually gives them a similar payment tool, known as a preconstruction lien. However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. Preconstruction liens v.

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#86:  Mechanic's Lien Deadlines and Additional Work

NH Construction Law

The requirement in RSA 447:9 that a mechanic’s lien must be secured within 120 days of the lienor’s last furnishing of labor or materials has occasionally spawned disputes over what counts as that last day. ’ Work of that nature could be found not to be such as to extend the duration of plaintiff’s lien.”

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

Construction Lawyer

All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC.   The FLSA provides that employees, not otherwise exempt, are to be paid overtime compensation for hours in excess of 40 per work week. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. The compensation statute therefore “retroactively revives the State’s cause of action for statutory reimbursement against Jacobs that was previously extinguished by the statute of repose.”. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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constructionattorneyblog: IDAHO SUPREME COURT ALLOWS.

Construction Lawyer

All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC.   The parties failed to enter into a written contract, because they were never able to agree on the terms of the architect's compensation. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Copyright Notice.

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constructionattorneyblog: New York allows contractual indemnification

Construction Lawyer

All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. « Waivers of liens: fraud | Main. | N & S Building Contractors , has upheld a contractual provision whereby the parties waived the provisions of that states workers compensation act that prohibits contribution or indemnification against employers.

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Construction Legislation Now Pending in Washington

Construction Law Monitor

Athletic Field construction lien case. House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). The new legislative session has begun in Washington, and a number of bills affecting the construction industry have been introduced. Introduced by Rep. Introduced by Rep.