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Amundsen Davis LLC

New Changes to Illinois’ Wage Payment and Collection Law Seeks to Pressure General Contractors to Become Union Signatory

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On June 10, 2022 Governor Pritzker signed into law two new amendments to the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (“Act”) that now expose non-union general contractors to liability for the wages of their subcontractor’s...more

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The Difficulty Of Cancelling An Untimely New York Mechanic’s Lien

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As discussed , New York Lien Law § 19(6) provides a procedure for an expedited legal action seeking summary discharge (cancellation) of a mechanic’s lien. However, summary discharge is only available where there is a “facial...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Georgia Legislature Amends Mechanic’s Lien Law

An important update to Georgia’s statutory lien waiver laws took effect on January 1, 2021. The amendment to Georgia’s mechanic’s lien law alters the form for interim and final lien waivers. Essentially, the new statute...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Illinois Expands Protections Under the Contractor Prompt Payment Act by Imposing New Restrictions on Retainage

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The Illinois Contractor Prompt Payment Act, 815 ILCS 603/1, et seq. (the “Act”) was first enacted in 2007 and designed to safeguard contractors and subcontractors on private projects by providing a mechanism to expedite...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Illinois Appellate Court Ruling Has Far-Reaching Implications for Construction Participants in Wind Energy Projects

A landmark opinion issued by the Second District Illinois Appellate Court on November 9, 2016, contains vital information for construction industry participants involved in Illinois wind energy projects. In AUI Construction...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Leaning In – Pennsylvania Refining the Mechanic’s Lien Law

Pennsylvania has continued to refine its mechanic’s lien law in recent years, and next year will bring the most sweeping changes ever for owners and contractors that work on larger projects....more

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Amendment to Illinois Mechanics Lien Act Authorizes Bonding Over of Mechanics Liens Claims

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As of January 1, 2016, an amendment to the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act, 770 ILCS. 60/38.1, allows parties with an interest in real estate to substitute an eligible surety bond for a claim for mechanics lien as security for...more

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[Event] Construction Liens: Understand the Complexities; Protect Your Interest - Jan. 13th, Grand Rapids, MI

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Please join us to learn about the Michigan Construction Lien Act and other important laws affecting the construction industry. Learn how to use the lien act to secure payment for your work and avoid common mistakes. ...more

Blank Rome LLP

Real Estate: Foundation - April 2015

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In this issue: - How NMTCs Benefit Real Estate Community Development Initiatives - Noteworthy Real Estate Deals - What’s Your Priority? An Open-Ended Examination of Pennsylvania’s Mechanics’ Lien Law ...more

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Illinois Court Holds that Engineering Plat Did Not Improve Land, Rendering Mechanics Lien Invalid

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The Illinois Appellate Court invalidated an engineering firm’s mechanics lien for platting of undeveloped land performed as due diligence before a sale, because the services provided by the firm did not increase or improve...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

2014 A Busy Year for Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law: More New Changes Take Effect

When it comes to the Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law (Lien Statute), the Pennsylvania legislature was quite active in 2014. In July, Governor Corbett signed into law certain changes to the Lien Statute affecting residential...more

Snell & Wilmer

The Status of Lien Waivers in Utah Remains Cloudy

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On December 19, 2014, the Utah Supreme Court issued its opinion in Lane Myers Construction, LLC v. National City Bank, et al. 2014 UT 58 (UT 2014). In this case, a total of nine Utah jurists considered the question of whether...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

New Changes to Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law Take Effect

On July 9, 2014, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed a bill (S.B. 145) into law that amends the Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law of 1963 (the “Lien Law”). The new law took effect on September 8, 2014 and affects...more

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