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

Best Practices Construction Law

Under Massachusetts law (like most states), in order to prevail on a claim for fraudulent inducement, a plaintiff must allege a false representation, material to the negotiations, upon which the plaintiff reasonably relied in entering into an agreement with the defendant.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

Retainage is up for negotiation Retainage is not set in stone. Every contract is negotiable, including what percentage is retained and for how long. BLOG How to Streamline Construction Processes from Planning to Payments Learn more → In addition, the same contract has a provision for negotiating variable retainage.

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Navigating Construction Contracts in the Energy Sector – Insights from Sheppard Mullin’s Webinar Series

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Construction contracts in the energy sector involve unique challenges and risks, particularly with respect to bonds and mechanic’s liens. Know Local Mechanic’s Lien Laws: Mechanic’s liens are statutory and vary significantly from state to state. Here are our key takeaways.

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How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

Levelset

Levelset’s Contractor Profiles provide information on a contractor’s payment history, lien claims, and reviews from other contractors and suppliers. Another option is to give the vendor a copy of your lien policy , which shows what actions you will take to collect payments from your customers. Get more trade preferences. Learn More.

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What is Retainage in Construction?

Lets Build

Retainage percentages and negotiations. You can also negotiate for variable retainage, which can work in a couple of different ways. Retainage and mechanic’s liens. As a contractor, you have a powerful tool you can use to collect payment that you’re owed – a mechanic’s lien. But what can you do to get paid faster?

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Plaza Construction Negotiating Pay Settlement for Florida Ritz-Carlton Renovation

ENR Construction

in lien filing covered renovation work on hotel that opened in January. Payment request of $7.7M

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Georgia Construction, Bond & Lien Law Blog: Practical advice, even if you are outside of Georgia

Construction Marketing Ideas

The Cobb Law Group’s Georgia Construction, Bond and Lien Law Blo g provides practical information for contractors doing business in Georgia. The Cobb Law Group’s Georgia Construction, Bond & Lien Law Blog clearly states its focus in its title. Negotiate/Review Your Contracts. Shore Up Your Credit Applications.

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