Contractors, subs, and suppliers on public projects are afforded many protections. While mechanics liens may not be available, the Miller Act, Little Miller Acts, and prompt payment laws work to...
Mechanics liens seem to pop up just about everywhere. While it may seem like celebrities and politicians should be able to clear up payment disputes, we have recently seen liens...
We talk about the Miller Act and Little Miller Acts regularly on the blog. These laws are integral in protecting subcontractors and suppliers on public projects. Unlike their counterparts on...
The bidding process can be hectic for contractors and subcontractors. In order to win the bid for a project, a contractor must be able to rely on the bids that...
As we have discussed before, whether or not work relates back can have an enormous impact on lien rights. The priority of a lien stems from the first date of furnishing...
In California, the benefits of a public contract became more plentiful this summer for those laborers supplying ready-mixed concrete to public projects.
Mechanics liens may be the most important remedy in construction, but they have their limits. Namely, public property cannot be encumbered by mechanics liens. For this reason, the Miller...
Natural disasters create opportunity in the construction industry. While that may sound a bit harsh, property owners recovering from these storms rely on contractors, subs, and suppliers’ eagerness to quickly...
Procedural requirements regularly put mechanics liens in jeopardy. Specifically, missed deadlines often lead to dead liens. Because courts strictly adhere to statutory requirements, it is important to understand exactly what...
About two weeks ago, the Supreme Court of Nevada seriously strengthened mechanics liens in the state. Nevada has a checkered history regarding mechanics liens. In the past we’ve seen the state leave...