Bart Reed, Karl Oles and Ean Brown | Stoel Rives Why Understanding Liens is Important Construction liens are a critical aspect of the construction industry, providing security for those who contribute labor, materials, or services to a project. Understanding construction liens is essential for disparate parties involved in private construction since liens, as security interests,… Continue reading Construction Liens in Washington: Essential Knowledge for Construction Professionals
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Mechanic’s Liens: Five Things That Everyone Should Know
Deb Mackay and Carl Pebworth | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath Anyone who works in construction and on construction projects will deal with mechanic’s liens. Sometimes referred to as construction liens or property liens, mechanic’s liens are typically statutory creations designed to protect contractors, subcontractors and suppliers that have not been paid for work performed… Continue reading Mechanic’s Liens: Five Things That Everyone Should Know
Construction Liens in Florida – The Timing and Manner of Perfection are Critical
Christopher A. Staine | Shumaker Loop & Kendrick | March 17, 2017 Among the hottest and most relevant blog and article topics is the subject of construction liens. No matter the quantity or ubiquity of such articles, construction liens are and will always be among the most highly discussed topics in the construction industry. This… Continue reading Construction Liens in Florida – The Timing and Manner of Perfection are Critical
Final Furnishing Date is a Question of Fact
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates | November 7, 2016 Construction liens need to be recorded within 90 days from the lienor’s final furnishing date on the project. This date is exclusive of punchlist or warranty work. The final furnishing date needs to be proven at trial to establish that the construction lien was… Continue reading Final Furnishing Date is a Question of Fact
Where, Oh Where, Can My Lawsuit be Filed?
E. Carson Lange | Rogers Towers When preparing or negotiating the terms of construction contracts, parties often indicate where any dispute that may arise between the parties must be litigated. Courts will generally enforce such “venue” or “forum selection” clauses, and such clauses, when carefully worded, can be an effective means to control where a… Continue reading Where, Oh Where, Can My Lawsuit be Filed?