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The Bird Box Dilemma: When False Pay Apps and Lien Waivers Are Not Fraudulent Inducement

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Although the projects involved different prime contractors, the same specialty door subcontractor was claimed to have failed to pay the sub-subcontractor, who sued for approximately $140,000. certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment. Mass) (Dec.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

In January 2007, Southern Builders, the general contractor, commenced a mechanics lien action in the Circuit Court. Specifically, the Project Manual and Scope of Work required Southern Builders to construct an environmentally sound “Green Building,” in conformance with a “Silver Certification Level according to U.S.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

In January 2007, Southern Builders, the general contractor, commenced a mechanics lien action in the Circuit Court. Specifically, the Project Manual and Scope of Work required Southern Builders to construct an environmentally sound “Green Building,” in conformance with a “Silver Certification Level according to U.S.

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Mayer Building Company for Subcontractors: Payment Guide & Resources

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Mayer Building Company is a New Orleans-based general contractor that specializes in commercial construction and historic renovations. You’ll generally want to prequalify new general contractors before establishing a working relationship. Mayer Building Company overview. Before working with Mayer Building Company. Before work starts.

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Be Ready to Lien in 2009 (But be Careful)

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2009 is likely to be a year in which many construction liens are filed. These economic times will make mechanic’s liens, bonding and other proactive approaches to collection all the more important. However, you need to be careful in filing your liens, especially in Virginia. Kaled Naser, et. CL07-5431 (Va. Kaled Naser, et.

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Louisiana Contractors & State Licensing – Home Improvement

Construction Law Monitor

Just the other day here at Wolfe Law Group , I had to do so research for a client on the licensing rules for contractors. This got me thinking that many contractors and hiring parties do not necessarily know the rules that govern contractors of all types. Home Improvement Contractors ( La R.S. 37:2150 et seq. See La R.S.

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Payment Applications 101: A Guide to Pay Apps in Construction

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Due to the size and complexity of most construction projects, contractors often need to supply additional proof of their work to prove to the owner or general contractor (GC) that they deserve to get paid. But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment.

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