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How Bankruptcy Affects Mechanic’s Lien Rights

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While the process for filing and perfecting a mechanic’s lien (also called a construction lien in certain states) varies from state to state, federal bankruptcy law applies to all states. As a result, a bankruptcy filing by...more

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Third Circuit Holds That Post-Petition Filing of NJ Construction Lien Violates the Automatic Stay

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On March 30, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals filed an opinion regarding whether the filing of a mechanic’s lien after the commencement of a bankruptcy case violates the automatic stay. Given the frequent involvement of ...more

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