Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 4, 2012

Over the past holiday season, I was at a Christmas party discussing with a friend of mine who runs an electrical supply company here in South Louisiana, the intricacies of notice provisions before a company like his can file a lien on a private project. Part of the privileged class under the Louisiana Private Works Act (La R.S.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) is a very useful place for Louisiana contractors. The contractor who is applying for the Home Improvement license needs to provide general liability insurance and show that the contractor or the registering entity is registered with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

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Construction Law Monitor

JULY 20, 2011

There is likely no answer for you under the lien law – unless you filed a notice of lease agreement with the owner within the appropriate time frame. Finally, the Notice of Lease Agreement does not have to be in any specific form – simply a copy of the contract should suffice. What do you do?

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 6, 2012

Here in Louisiana, contractor licensing law is governed by the State Licensing Board for Contractors (SLBC). If a contractor is not properly licensed to be a home improvement contractor, and that contractor is not paid on the home improvement project, that contractor is legally prohibited from filing a lien on the project! (

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 28, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Liquidation Agreement did not supercede agreement to arbitrate. Louisiana does not give res judicata effect to an unconfirmed arbitration award. mechanics liens. » March 28, 2012.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. A good subcontractor will have his attorney review any agreement to make sure that the deal is an even one. Lien Waivers.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Louisiana does not give res judicata effect to an unconfirmed arbitration award » March 27, 2012. This could be in the employment agreement or a separate document. mechanics liens. Categories.

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