Georgia Lien Waivers Can Waive More Than Just Lien Rights
A good understanding of the lien waiver rules in your state is crucial to protecting your rights to payment; and the state of Georgia is no exception. Let’s take a...
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Ohio Prompt Payment: Law change would give owners 35 days to pay GCs
The legislature in Ohio is considering an amendment to their current Prompt Payment Act. The amendment would give property owners 35 days to pay prime/general contractors on private projects. The...
Canada’s Prompt Payment Law Aims To Pay Contractors Within 42 Days
In June 2019, Canada finally joined nearly every other Western nation in embracing prompt payment for contractors on public projects. The federal law complements prompt payment laws already passed in...
Michigan Mechanics Liens Can’t Exceed the Contract Price
What amounts can be included in a Michigan mechanics lien? After an arbitrator overstepped their bounds, a court stepped in and decreased the lien.
Do Oklahoma Staffing Companies Have Mechanics Lien Rights?
A recent appellate court decision limits construction staffing companies' mechanics lien rights in Oklahoma. Laborers may still file liens on their own.
California General Contractor Fined $68,000 Under AB 1701
When AB 1701 was passed in California, it shook up the state's construction industry - for good reason. A GC was recently fined nearly $70k under the law.
How Will California AB 5 and the Dynamex Decision Affect the Construction Industry?
California AB 5 and the Dynamex decision have altered how employee classification will be determined, but the construction industry is mostly unaffected.
Preliminary Notices Become Even More Crucial as Payment Bond Thresholds Rise
When payment bond thresholds rise, it's even more important for subcontractors and suppliers to send preliminary notice and foster healthy payment chains.
California Mechanics Lien Deadline | When Does the Clock Begin to Tick?
A recent case, Precision Framing Systems Inc. v. Henry Luzuriaga, may distort how the California mechanics lien deadline is calculated for subcontractors.
Change Order Format Can Make or Break Mechanics Lien Claims
Because a supplier used a proper change order format, they were able to revive their Oregon mechanics lien from the dead.