Spencer Wiegard – November 9, 2012 Over the past few days, I have found myself wading through the terms and conditions of a lengthy and complicated construction contract, while at the same time considering what topic I should write about. As I slogged through the legalese, I was reminded of a presentation that I gave… Continue reading Top Five General Tips for All Construction Contracts
Construction Lien Payments: Trust Funds Or Not?
Vicki Harding – November 5, 2012 The trustee of a liquidating trust under a general contractor’s confirmed chapter 11 plan tried to recover pre-petition payments made to a subcontractor as either a preference or a fraudulent conveyance. The court’s decision turned on whether the payments were trust funds under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act. On February 11,… Continue reading Construction Lien Payments: Trust Funds Or Not?
Can You File A Mechanics Lien Foreclosure Lawsuit Without An Attorney?
Scott Wolfe, Jr. – November 12, 2012 If unpaid on a construction project filing a mechanics lien is a best-practice, as mechanic liens are usually successful at getting construction debts paid. In fact, based on a survey we conducted last year, over 64% of mechanic liens are paid within just 90 days of filing without any further legal or… Continue reading Can You File A Mechanics Lien Foreclosure Lawsuit Without An Attorney?
Willis Re: Low Wind Damage from Sandy
Mark Ruquet – November 12, 2012 Despite the high winds recorded from Superstorm Sandy, wind damage from the storm was “surprisingly minor,” a report from reinsurance broker Willis Re says. Willis Re, a subsidiary of Willis Group Holdings, issued its Hurricane Damage Survey report last week saying the storm had estimated sustain winds of 80… Continue reading Willis Re: Low Wind Damage from Sandy
Create Safety in the Workplace by Displaying OSHA Safety Signs Now Being Offered Through Labeltac.com
November 7, 2012 Safety in the workplace is critical for any business owner and Labeltac.com is now offering a new product to help keep safety numbers up in the work environment. LabelTac 4 OSHA Package comes complete with everything that is needed to keep both workers and visitors aware of possible hazard zones. The package… Continue reading Create Safety in the Workplace by Displaying OSHA Safety Signs Now Being Offered Through Labeltac.com