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2011 Construction Law Update Is Available

Best Practices Construction Law

35, (2011), the Arizona Court of Appeals held that the defense of lack of licensure could be waived if not timely and appropriately raised in an arbitration proceeding. Moreover, the mortgage holder has no affirmative duty to inquire about whether the mechanic’s lien claimant has been paid in full. In William Smith v.

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How to Get Paid on Texas Public Projects

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Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise. Learn more: Texas Retainage in Construction – FAQs, Guide, Forms, & Resources. Even when the work done is similar, payment protection is very different between private and public work. The main difference?

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. Flexible because you can allocate resources as need and scheduling is in your direct control.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. Flexible because you can allocate resources as need and scheduling is in your direct control.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. To Know Where To Focus Their Limited Resources. Talk to an insurance agent that understands construction about your insurance needs.

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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). Senate Bill 5485 (Maximizing the use of our state’s natural resources). Introduced by Rep. This act requires the new calculations to begin September 30, 2011.

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constructionattorneyblog: Mold White Paper Issued

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. The purpose of this White Paper is to provide an educational resource on mold and damp indoor commercial spaces. mechanics liens. Categories.