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The Consequences of Overstating Claims Under Colorado’s Public Works Act

Levelset

The VSOC essentially operates as a lien on project funds, meaning the public entity must hold onto the claimed amount until the payment dispute is resolved. The appeals court focused on two main issues: Whether unliquidated breach of contract claims for delay damages could be included in a VSOC. RTD appealed the decision.

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

Construction Lawyer

« Housing boom leads to copyright litigation increase | Main. | 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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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

« Liability for green design | Main. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. Funds subject to a lien waiver are required to be held by the owner in trust for the subcontractor. Francis , No.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

The main advantage of such “trust fund” provisions is in bankruptcy; trust funds are not considered assets of the subcontractor/debtor that can be distributed to general creditors. any principal of the sub signing the lien waiver may also be liable to the general. I generally do not recommend this except as a last resort.

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

Levelset

Financing activities include stock offerings and long-term debt. Using tools like a mechanics lien to secure payment can help ease the burden. A budget guides the company in how it will spend its money and helps prioritize spending. Budget categories. When customers are slow to pay, this can put a strain on a business’s cash flow.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Main Street Loan Program: Today’s economy makes it difficult for emerging businesses or businesses in rural areas to get financing. The Dakota CDC Main Street Loan Program was created to fill this financing void. The IDB has been assigned a rating of “A+” by Standard & Poors Rating Group.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Main Street Loan Program: Today’s economy makes it difficult for emerging businesses or businesses in rural areas to get financing. The Dakota CDC Main Street Loan Program was created to fill this financing void. The IDB has been assigned a rating of AA by Standard & Poors Rating Group.