The Trump executive order form last week aims to streamline infrastructure projects and eliminates environmental regulations from the Obama administration. So far, the order has received mostly negative reviews, though...
In a recent decision, a court determined that the deadline for New York public improvement liens might be controlled by the contract. The court allowed a claimant to refile a...
Fraudulent mechanics liens are no joke, but recent story out of Miami is entertaining. A big-time developer has filed liens against his ex-girlfriend's property. The work was done while the...
Kansas City's For Change initiative makes it easier for disadvantaged contractors to obtain surety bonds. The initiative also helps contractors secure construction lending.
Errors and disputed amounts may not automatically make a lien fraudulent, but penalties for filing fraudulent lien claims can be harsh. It's important that the amounts in your claim are...
Construction payment disputes on an Ohio project have delayed the opening of a Chipotle restaurant. The developer has been battling with its GC, subs, lender, and even local government.
A recent Wyoming decision may have shed some light on how the state will treat pay if paid and pay when paid contracts. The case at issue did not deal...
After historic flooding last year, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice's companies contracted for massive repair and restoration projects. Workers went unpaid on the projects, and ultimately just over $770,000 in...
Subcontractors on a Minnesota solar project are owed as much as $85M after the owner and prime contractor butted heads. A payment bond of over $100M has been suggested to...
West Virginia's House Bill 2001 went into effect last month. Under the bill, those attempting to secure public contracts exceeding $100,000 must make certain disclosures before a contract can be...