Construction Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2005

New York allows contractual indemnification » September 22, 2005. Waivers of liens: fraud. The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently ruled that a contractor who falsified waivers of lien engaged in fraudulent conduct and his debt to the bank was non-dischargeable. mechanics liens.

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OCTOBER 6, 2012

ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. The Illinois First District Appellate Court recently issued its opinion in the case of Bank of New York v. Jurado , which involved competing lien claims.    The defendant, RBM Development, held a mechanics lien on the subject property. 

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 20, 2006

CGL policy -- conflict of interest between builder and insurer. In the recent Illinois opinion in American Family Mutual Insurance v. April 20, 2006 in insurance , litigation | Permalink. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference CGL policy -- conflict of interest between builder and insurer : Recent Posts.

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APRIL 30, 2012

New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien. A New York court has held that a subcontractor who furnished labor and materials for a cogeneration system was not entitled to a mechanics lien. April 30, 2012 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 27, 2012

New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien » April 27, 2012.  This can influence the design professional's insurance carrier to settle at an early stage in the litigation, or sway a jury if the charge is not dismissed by the court before trial. .

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Lets Build

JULY 11, 2017

A short ( around 10 min), weekly podcast talking about industry’s latest news and information. The Lien Zone. A team of construction lawyers provides knowledge about different legal issues in the construction industry such as construction and engineering contracts, mechanics’ liens, insurance. Modular Podcasts.

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AUGUST 16, 2022

The surety is also likely to explore a contractor’s payment history on past projects — an inability to make on-time payments to subcontractors and suppliers can increase the risk of mechanics liens or bond claims. . GCs can also purchase subcontractor default insurance to reduce this risk.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 9, 2011

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (“Sloan”), the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has an in depth discussion regarding some technical yet very important clauses found within many construction contracts between general contractor, subcontractors, owner and the surety. In a recent decision, Sloan & Company v.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Insurance can be purchased by prime or sub to cover the indemnity obligation. Lien Waivers. Typically these trickle down the line Owner -> Prime -> Sub. These are generally enforceable, Subs should be careful and not allow indemnity for negligence of another party. No Damages for Delay Clauses. “Pay-when-paid” v.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

Design and construction firms should now check with their insurance carriers to determine whether they have insurance to cover old claims. May 30, 2012 in insurance , litigation , news | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Categories. arbitration.

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Construction Lawyer

JUNE 27, 2012

June 27, 2012 in insurance , litigation | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. The underlying complaint must make allegations of such damage in order to trigger coverage. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Does Equitable Estoppel apply to a Municipality? Categories.

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MARCH 23, 2012

March 23, 2012 in arbitration , litigation , news | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Arbitrations are not always private : Recent Posts. Add me to your TypePad People list.

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JULY 24, 2009

« Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds | Main. July 24, 2009 in general , news , Weblogs | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Fifth Circuit holds that manifest disregard is not basis for reversal » July 24, 2009.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

illinois supplier denied mechanics lien » February 28, 2012. February 28, 2012 in general , litigation , news | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. « architect arrested in connection with firemans death | Main. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link].

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MARCH 27, 2012

  March 27, 2012 in litigation , news | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Oklahoma, March 19, 2012. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Does Equitable Estoppel apply to a Municipality? Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Categories. litigation.

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 21, 2007

On December 20, 2007, the Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling in United States Fire Insurance Company v. December 21, 2007 in insurance , litigation , news | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Florida Supreme Court follows Texas Lamar Homes.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

February 26, 2012 in general , news | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. " This is certainly different than the situation in the U.S. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Does Equitable Estoppel apply to a Municipality? Add me to your TypePad People list.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 17, 2009

The plaintiffs had brought an arbitration against an insurance company for which they worked as state sales coordinators. The panel of arbitrators granted summary judgment for the insurance company, finding that the claim had no merit. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 16, 2012

« illinois supplier denied mechanics lien | Main. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Arbitrations are not always private » March 16, 2012. DESPITE HAVING TWICE SIGNED CONTRACT, CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVE NOT NECESSARILY OBLIGATED TO PERSONALLY ARBITRATE. Categories.

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JUNE 22, 2012

June 22, 2012 in general , litigation , news | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. At the very least, it may be difficult to collect payment. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Does Equitable Estoppel apply to a Municipality? Add me to your TypePad People list.

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APRIL 3, 2012

April 03, 2012 in arbitration , litigation , news | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Arkansas thus joins a handful of jurisdictions where corporations must have an attorney representing them in arbitration proceedings. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link].

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

.   February 24, 2012 in arbitration , general , litigation , news | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Does Equitable Estoppel apply to a Municipality? Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Categories.

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 6, 2012

The application needs to include the following information in addition to proof of workers compensation insurance: (B)(1) The applicant’s name, home address, business address, and social security number. (2) The contractor needs to make a written application with the SLBC, under oath. See La R.S.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds » May 20, 2009. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. « Where owner does not pay undisputed amounts, contractor is entitled to attorneys fees | Main. Liability for green design. Categories.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Architect not liable when owner deviates from plans : Recent Posts. Does Equitable Estoppel apply to a Municipality? Add me to your TypePad People list. Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 20, 2006

CGL policy -- conflict of interest between builder and insurer » April 20, 2006. New Lennar Opinion issued. Great American Insurance on April 11, 2006 (14-02-00860-CV). April 20, 2006 in insurance , litigation | Permalink. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference New Lennar Opinion issued : Recent Posts.

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APRIL 15, 2009

On April 9, 2009, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in ReliaStar Life Insurance v. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. . | Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed » April 15, 2009. Arbitrators award attorneys fees, contract notwithstanding. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY » September 21, 2012. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. « Posting Architectural Elevations on a Website without Authorization may Constitute Copyright Infringement | Main. Recent Posts. Categories.

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MAY 20, 2009

May 20, 2009 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. The court held that the contractor was entitled to some amount of attorneys fees because the defendant owner did not offer a reasonable explantion for withholding the undisputed amount.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

May 13, 2009 in arbitration , litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Does Equitable Estoppel apply to a Municipality? Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

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APRIL 20, 2009

« Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri | Main. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Trial court has jurisdiction to determine whether statute of limitations bars arbitration » April 20, 2009. Barrett Homes , 2009 WL 1025565 (N.J.Super.A.D., Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Incorporating AAA Rules gives arbitrator power to determine arbitrability : Recent Posts. Does Equitable Estoppel apply to a Municipality? Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 1, 2012

« New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien | Main. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Construction Contracts arbitration provision is separable, based on Rent-A-Center » May 01, 2012. Categories.

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APRIL 14, 2012

ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference EXTRAS POTENTIALLY RECOVERABLE IN QUANTUM MERUIT : Recent Posts. Does Equitable Estoppel apply to a Municipality? Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

The Architect’s duty to indemnify the Owner under this provision shall be limited to the available proceeds of insurance coverage. The more interesting part of this paragraph is the last sentence wherein the architects liability under this paragraph is limited to the available insurance proceeds. mechanics liens. Categories.

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APRIL 19, 2009

Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri » April 19, 2009. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. « Summary Judgment in Arbitration Upheld | Main. Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect. In Terracon Consultants Western, Inc. Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

of the subcontract contained a "pay-if-paid" provision which violated New York lien law, and that therefore the entire Disputes article was unenforceable. was in violation of New York law because § 21.2, ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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