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.
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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.
Illinois Introduces Retainage Laws and Caps Retention at 10%
Illinois introduced retainage laws by passing Senate Bill 1636. 10% retainage can be withheld for the first half of the project, and only 5% after that.
New Legislation Allows Payment Bonds on Mississippi Private Projects
Mississippi subcontractors and suppliers take note: contractors on private projects can now use payment bonds to keep mechanics liens off of their projects.
New Colorado Payment Bond Requirements Create Protections for P3’s
Recent legislation drastically changed the Colorado payment bond requirements. These bonds will now be required for P3 projects.