This week’s question comes from a general contractor. The “handshake agreement” is still all-too-common in construction — but it can leave either side of the agreement vulnerable. Construction lawyer and...
Despite the significant impact of a lien waiver on a contractor’s rights to payment, these documents are often executed and exchanged without a full appreciation of the implications. This is...
The execution and exchange of lien waivers is an essential element of the construction payment process. However, these documents are frequently overlooked and not given the proper attention they deserve....
A construction contract is the backbone of any project, it governs all of the rights and obligations of each party. But what constitutes an actual, legally binding contract? Construction projects...
Slow payment and nonpayment are more than just a headache in the construction industry. These issues push businesses to the brink. That's why construction businesses have mechanics liens in their...
After investors lost millions with nothing to show for it, a fraud case was launched involving an EB-5 project, green building, and even a mechanics lien.