News & Analysis as of

Chapter 11 Mechanics Lien

Holland & Knight LLP

Preference Claims, Clawbacks in Bankruptcy Can Disrupt a Construction Project

Holland & Knight LLP on

Because of the injunction that begins as soon as a debtor files for Chapters 7, 11 or 13 bankruptcy – called the automatic stay – creditors and collection agencies are prevented from seeking payment from the debtor....more

Gray Reed

Lien Inception

Gray Reed on

When owners file bankruptcy or projects otherwise go south, lien priority often comes to the forefront.  The idea is relatively simple.  Priority is how courts determine which creditors get paid first.  This often pits...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Delaware Court Grants Substantial Contribution Award to Mechanic’s Lien Creditors

Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon granted mechanic’s lien claimants $1.6 million for making a substantial contribution in a case by “demonstrably and materially facilitating the process of reorganization.” In re M & G...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

The Enforceability of Mechanics' Liens in Bankruptcy Is Dependent on State Law

Robinson & Cole LLP on

In a recent decision, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that a mechanic’s lien filed by an unpaid supplier against a construction project, after the contractor through whom the materials were furnished filed for...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Appellate Court Notes

Pullman & Comley, LLC on

Appellate Court Advance Release Opinions - AC36506 - Sidorova v. East Lyme Board of Education - Due to budget cuts, the Board of Education laid off the plaintiff who was a tenured French teacher. She sued for...more

5 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide