A mechanic's lien is a legal guarantee of payment to builders, contractors, and subcontractors for the building or renovation ...

Three mechanics’ liens have been filed in the last three weeks against the owner of the $200 million Maryland Proton Treatment Center. But a manager for the West Baltimore project said Thursday the ...

Consider this scenario: Your client is the owner of a construction project nearing completion when she is approached by her general contractor and told that he owes more money to his subcontractor ...

The Minnesota chapter of the American Subcontractors Association will sponsor a program on liens. “Managing Your Lien Rights, Retainage and Payment” will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, ...

To provide contractors, subcontractors, materials' suppliers and vendors a legal method of guaranteeing payment for their services on construction projects, state statutes allow them to file liens ...

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Knowing how contracts and liens work can help subcontractors grow and protect their business. Karalynn Cromeens, an attorney specializing in the construction industry, owner and managing partner of ...

In the course of reviewing construction subcontracts, I’ve recently seen provisions similar to the following (simplified for convenience and confidentiality): “The subcontractor shall reimburse the ...

Three months after completing work on the Vikings practice facility and headquarters project in Eagan, two subcontractors are suing another contractor on the project, claiming they are still owed a ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

If you intend to hire a contractor for repairs or home improvements, it’s important to brush up on the lesser-known contract option known as a contractor lien waiver. Liens are a powerful tool ...