Missouri news:

The construction industry is playing a key part in taking on the tough task of mitigating the effects and impact of climate change in the United States. This has been...

Lumber prices have been on a roller coaster ride throughout the last year of effects stemming from the global COVID-19 pandemic.  Now, a $5.6 million legal dispute concerning the drastic...

On February 16, 2021, Illinois Jack LLC and Missouri Jack LLC — the owners of 70 Jack in the Box restaurants in Illinois and Missouri — filed for Chapter 11...

When payment bond thresholds rise, it's even more important for subcontractors and suppliers to send preliminary notice and foster healthy payment chains.

The Missouri payment bond requirements were changed in a few major ways after SB 167 was recently passed. These changes are effective August 28, 2019.

Kansas City's For Change initiative makes it easier for disadvantaged contractors to obtain surety bonds. The initiative also helps contractors secure construction lending.

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....

When determining the amount of security and protection afforded by a mechanics lien, the priority of that lien compared to other encumbrances on the property is of clear importance. Accordingly,...

The most powerful legal tool a construction party has is a mechanics lien. Filing a mechanics lien gives you a legal interest in the property you have contributed work to,...

Missouri HB 427 and Senate Bill 357 “modifying the law relating to mechanics’ liens for rental machinery and equipment” was signed into the law by the state’s governor on June...