Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 17, 2012

Here at Wolfe Law Group , I have been blogging a lot lately on liens for both public and private projects ( See other posts here ). Since the state owns the land, there are no security devices , such as a lien that can attach to the land and call for its foreclosure in the event of default or non-payment.

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Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 17, 2014

In Louisiana public contracts and jobs have been gaining momentum for my clients. In many instances in Louisiana and other states, material suppliers must send notice to the owner, general contractor and the party who hired them in order to preserve some type of lien or bond claim right if not timely paid. Public Bid Law.

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Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 23, 2011

Mechanics Liens used to be a cornerstone topic on this blog; meaning I would write an article about filings, foreclosing and/or litigating a mechanics lien quite frequently. In fact, over the years I sort of consider myself a “lien guy.” So, where has all of the mechanic lien posts gone?! Washington.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2013

Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge (Photo credit: Wikipedia). This legislative session, there are several proposed changes in Louisiana construction law, all of which may critically impact how contractors do business in this state. Mechanics Liens: Recent Lien Law Amendments in Virginia.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 11, 2011

Since Mississippi is a very close neighbor of Louisiana, and many of our readers do construction work in both states, we have a history of posting about laws and changes in the laws of that state. In a nutshell, the law makes two changes: Previously, the law provided that suits to enforce liens must be filed in circuit court.

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Construction Law Monitor

JULY 20, 2011

There is likely no answer for you under the lien law – unless you filed a notice of lease agreement with the owner within the appropriate time frame. A company like Zlien (which was started by Wolfe Law Group founder Scott Wolfe Jr ) is in the business of sending notices like the Louisiana Notice of Lease. What do you do?

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Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 16, 2014

In Louisiana public contracts and jobs have been gaining momentum for my clients. In many instances in Louisiana and other states, material suppliers must send notice to the owner, general contractor and the party who hired them in order to preserve some type of lien or bond claim right if not timely paid. Public Bid Law.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 9, 2013

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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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 6, 2012

Here in Louisiana, contractor licensing law is governed by the State Licensing Board for Contractors (SLBC). If a contractor is not properly licensed to be a home improvement contractor, and that contractor is not paid on the home improvement project, that contractor is legally prohibited from filing a lien on the project! (

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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Here in Louisiana, just as in many jurisdictions, there are certain rights or privileges which are bestowed on certain types of individuals or entities. A common example that we blog about here is the, Statement of Claim and Privilege , a Louisiana lien. Louisiana Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 28, 2012

Louisiana does not give res judicata effect to an unconfirmed arbitration award. In Louisiana, the doctrine of res judicata is codified in statute, which provides that a judgment bars relitigation of causes of action. Relying on a Louisiana Supreme Court case,  Interdiction of Wright , 2010-1826 (La. mechanics liens.

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 17, 2012

Growing up in South Louisiana, originally from Baton Rouge and now residing in New Orleans, I’ve had a really rough week being a sports fan. When then end of the project rolled around, there would be no substantial competion filed, no adequate demand for payment , no lien filed or any other tool used to secure payment.

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Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Well, PACE loans create a lien against properties similar to a tax lien, meaning that the lien has priority over all other debts (including mortgages). While not passed in response to the FHFA announcement, Louisiana’s new PACE egislation may have predicted these problems, as it greatly accommodated mortgage holders.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 10, 2014

This phase also includes sending out notices and filing liens, in a timely manner and properly. First is to send a demand letter which includes the Louisiana Open Account Statue language. Collections Litigation Louisiana Attorneys Fees California Credit and Collection Wolfe Law Group Zlien'

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Levelset

MAY 18, 2022

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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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 11, 2011

It’s been written about here on the Construction Law Monitor (especially with regard to how pay when paid clauses affect subcontractor payments), and it’s something my other blog (the Construction Lien Blog ) focuses on exclusively in its discussion of mechanic liens.

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Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 6, 2013

Louisiana has pretty strict guidelines for determining who is allowed to bid, contract and work on a project. For example, if they decide to not pay you but you don’t have your license, you almost definitely do not have any lien rights under the Private Works Act. Keepin’ It Current. Because people get sloppy.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. Lien Waivers. The bulk of the discussion focused on the most contested provisions within construction contracts.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

Louisiana does not give res judicata effect to an unconfirmed arbitration award » March 27, 2012. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. « Arbitrations are not always private | Main. A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees. Categories.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 7, 2021

Clear visibility over invoices, lien waivers & payments inspires seamless money management & accelerated job timelines. The clean and intuitive dashboard offers a bird’s-eye view over each invoice, compliance document, lien waiver and payment, which makes invoice tracking and management easy as a click of your mouse. Greg Ragsdale.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 16, 2012

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. However, there are many local and state wide idiosyncrasies that are not necessarily taught in law school or not easily attainable for pro se or pro per litigants.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

« Louisiana does not give res judicata effect to an unconfirmed arbitration award | Main. | ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Non-Lawyers cannot represent corporation in Arkansas arbitration » April 03, 2012. Recent Posts. Add me to your TypePad People list.

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Levelset

MAY 20, 2022

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise. Working in nearby Louisiana? Check out How to Get Paid on Louisiana Public Projects. Even when the work done is similar, payment protection is very different between private and public work. The main difference?

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The private sector participant finances 50 percent of the project cost and takes a first lien on assets pledged as collateral. The SBA takes a second lien on assets and finances up to 40 percent of the project cost, up to $1 million in some cases. The tax credit depends on the number of Louisiana resident employees.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

LOUISIANA – updated for 2014. Research & Development Tax Credit: Provides up to a 40% tax credit for Louisiana businesses (based on employment) that conduct research and development activities in Louisiana. For a list of state economic development agencies, click this link.

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