Nick J. Pieczonka | Taft Stettinius & Hollister | April 1, 2019 The construction industry is facing a relatively novel issue—how mechanics’ lien statutes relate to a contractor’s work on an optical network. An optical network—a data communication network built with fiber optic technology—uses a series of optical fiber cables, placed on properties typically owned… Continue reading Mechanics’ Lien Law and Work Performed on Optical Networks
Category: Mechanics Lien Rights
The General Assembly Seems Ready to Provide Some Consistency in Mechanic’s Lien Waiver
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | March 5, 2018 Back in 2015, the Virginia General Assembly amended the mechanic’s lien statute (Va. Code 43-3) here in Virginia to preclude any contractual provision that diminishes a subcontractor or supplier’s “lien rights in a contract in advance of furnishing any labor, services, or materials.” However, this amendment was… Continue reading The General Assembly Seems Ready to Provide Some Consistency in Mechanic’s Lien Waiver
Michigan Construction Lien Rights Trump Pay When Paid Clause
Scott R. Murphy | Barnes & Thornburg LLP | September 26, 2016 Recently, the Michigan Court of Appeals examined whether a supplier’s construction lien rights were limited by a pay-when-paid clause contained in the supplier’s contract with the general contractor. In Dubock v Copeland Paving, Inc., 216 Westlaw 1230860 (March 29, 2006), owners of a law… Continue reading Michigan Construction Lien Rights Trump Pay When Paid Clause
Your Invaluable Mechanic’s Lien Rights – Exercise Them!
Adam J. Sklar | Cole Schotz PC | May 5, 2016 The right to file a mechanic’s lien is established by state statute, allowing those providing work, services, materials or equipment to a construction project with additional valuable security in the event of non-payment of amounts due under a contract for such work, services, materials… Continue reading Your Invaluable Mechanic’s Lien Rights – Exercise Them!
Construction Due Diligence: Sooner is Always Better than Later
Walter D. Cupkovic and Jack L. Parrino | Thompson Coburn LLP | April 1, 2016 Non-payment of receivables is an ongoing problem for contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers notwithstanding the strength or weakness of the economy. Having knowledge of one’s alternative available legal remedies gives contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers a distinct advantage. When a… Continue reading Construction Due Diligence: Sooner is Always Better than Later