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Florida Supreme Court follows Texas' Lamar Homes

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You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. On December 20, 2007, the Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling in United States Fire Insurance Company v. December 21, 2007 in insurance , litigation , news | Permalink. mechanics liens.

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constructionattorneyblog: False Claims lands Engineer in jail

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You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. In United States v. The court agreed with the prosecutors that this federal statute could be used against consulting engineers and contractors who overbill the government. mechanics liens.

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Supreme Court rules that property can be taken for development

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You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. On June 23, 2005, the United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, ruled that a city can take a persons home for a development project aimed at revitalizing a depressed local economy, according to Reuters.

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constructionattorneyblog: Supreme Court Revisits Prima Paint

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You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. On June 20, 2005, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear the Florida case of Buckeye Check Cashing Inc., ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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Federal Court dismisses sub's claim against GC because of arbitration

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You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. The United States Army Corps of Engineers ("USACE") had hired Veterans Enterprise Technology Services ("VETS") to be the general contractor for a $19,100,000 dining hall at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

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Watch for Bank Shield Laws in Dealing with Lenders

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You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. According to the plaintiff, the general contractor wound up with the money while the subcontractors were stiffed, resulting in substantial mechanics liens filed against the property. mechanics liens.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The exceptions are for financial institutions, financial institution groups, and insurance companies that have a maximum business privilege tax of $3,000,000. Sales and Use Tax: Alabama has four state rate differentials, which include: a 1.5% Human Resource consulting on Arizona’s labor laws. The minimum tax is $100.

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