On March 30, 2023, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 179 into law. Under this new legislation, New Mexico contractors will have to take an additional step...
On January 10, 2023, Senate Bill 5234 was introduced in Washington that, if passed, would require additional information and requirements from lien claimants. SB-5234 is meant to provide additional protections...
Savvy contractors know that if they go unpaid on a construction project, a mechanics lien is the best way to secure their right to recover payment. One question often overlooked...
The inclusion of a “time is of the essence” clause in a construction contract can be a challenge for contractors. Construction project schedules are delayed fairly often, and if a...
Deadlines are an essential part of the mechanics lien process to ensure that you get paid what you’ve earned. New Jersey strictly enforces these deadlines — particularly the lien claim...
Timing is everything when it comes to claims in the construction industry. Missing a deadline can be devastating to a contractor’s right to payment. When working on federal projects, these...
In response to the damage left in the wake of Hurricane Ian, some of Florida’s contractor licensing requirements have been suspended. On October 1, 2022, the Florida Department of Business...
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many jurisdictions to take measures to quell the spread of the virus. A fair amount of these measures included extending certain court deadlines to reduce in-person...
Missing the enforcement deadline can be devastating for a contractor’s lien claim. Not all is lost — but it makes the collection process more arduous (and expensive) than it should...
Prompt payment laws have been enacted across the country to ensure construction companies get paid what they’ve earned in a timely fashion. Currently, the State of Michigan only regulates payment timing...