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Mechanics liens are not available on public projects, so surety bonds are typically available to provide protection. However, when a project is part public and part private, issues can arise....

Poor communication and a lack of transparency are two of the leading reasons for the construction industry's payment problem. This potential amendment Massachusetts lien law would address both.

It is incredibly important for the process of awarding P3 projects to be rigid and transparent. Oklahoma's P3 process on infrastructure will be both after passing of SB 430.

If SB2 is passed, mistakes made in filing a lien claim will cost a claimant more than ever. Those that succeed in enforcing their California mechanics liens would be able...

As a Minnesota lien claimant navigated the notice requirements for establishing a lien, the property owner felt harassed. On appeal, the court found that following the necessary procedure to file...

A recent Nevada case showed that even when a state is willing to show some leniency in employing its lien laws, the law is only so flexible. Despite a compelling...

Legislators are constantly playing whack-a-mole as issues arise in construction payment systems. However, lawmakers are also creating long-term fixes. It may take a while to determine whether legislation is merely...

New filing fees go into effect on August 1, 2017, so contractors, subs, and suppliers should take notice. The same legislation that brought higher fees also opened the door to...

It's no secret that Texas is home to some of the most burdensome lien and notice requirements in the country. Recently, proposed legislation came forward to help shed this reputation....

Electronic filing can help to alleviate the headache of filing a mechanics lien. Beginning in January, the state of Indiana will allow for electronic registry. In the short term, unfortunately,...