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Changes to Illinois’ Mechanics Lien Laws Simplifies Notices in 2025

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Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois subcontractors will see significant changes to how they can deliver lien notices under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act. The updated law introduces more flexible delivery options and clearer timelines and reinforces the process for protecting lien rights. Bob Morgan & Sen.

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3 Legal Concepts That Are Counter-Intuitive…and Dangerous

Construction Law Monitor

Sometimes the best blog posts and legal articles are the simplest. Take, for example, a post from early October by Joshua Glazov on his Construction Law Today blog , where he simply cites a 1941 quote from US Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson : The legal profession, like many another, tends to become over-professionalized.

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Broad Form Lien Waivers No Longer Part of the Game in North Carolina

Best Practices Construction Law

And if you are a contractor or subcontractor in North Carolina, the law makers recently afforded you some additional protections to your lien rights. The law, effective March 1, 2022, states that a similar advanced or broad lien waiver as part of a progress payment is also not enforceable.

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Texas Homestead Lien Rules & Requirements

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Mechanics liens are among the most powerful tools for contractors to ensure they get paid what they’ve earned on a construction project. In Texas, contractors must send multiple notices and meet strict deadlines to preserve their right to a lien if they need to file one. Rules & requirements for a homestead lien.

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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. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Design (LEED) Rating System,” as more specifically set forth in the Project Manual and Project Specifications, Division I Section “LEED Requirement.”

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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. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Design (LEED) Rating System,” as more specifically set forth in the Project Manual and Project Specifications, Division I Section “LEED Requirement.”

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. National City Mortgage v.

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