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Louisiana Contractors & State Licensing – Home Improvement

Construction Law Monitor

Here in Louisiana, contractor licensing law is governed by the State Licensing Board for Contractors (SLBC). Finally the owner needs a copy of the contract documents before any work can start. It will give you protections and keep you legal. I deal with these rules daily but this client’s issue helped to refresh me.

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Getting Paid – Notice of Contract Filing

Construction Law Monitor

In common terms, the PWA allows you to lien property in order to secure your right to payment. The notice of contract filing is important because, depending on the amount of the contract, the filing date will determine the time period in which one can file a lien. Louisiana Revised Statute 9:4831. What is a Notice of Contract?

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constructionattorneyblog: Louisiana does not give res judicata effect.

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company.

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Commercial Debt Collection – How Do I Collect When A Company Owes Me Money?

Construction Law Monitor

The legal and business world assume that the B2B relationship and players are more sophisticated. You have a pre-debt fact gathering and document filing stage, as the first phase. This phase also includes sending out notices and filing liens, in a timely manner and properly. So more of a pre/post mindset.

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California Civil Procedure Series – How to File Suit

Construction Law Monitor

As an attorney in multiple states (California and Louisiana) there are many overlapping rules and theory of law that are transferable from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The California Courts also have very helpful information regarding the legal process and all of the different procedural devices used by lawyers. Next is the Summons.

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How to Get Paid on Louisiana Public Projects

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Continuing the state’s long-standing focus on infrastructure spending focused on environmental well-being, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced in April 2022 that the state would be allocating $150 million in surplus state funding towards coastal restoration and protection projects. Payment protection on Louisiana public projects.

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

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. This could be in the employment agreement or a separate document.