Lien Release Pitfalls

By Alex Barthet Lien Release PitfallsMany folks don’t understand how important it is and why legally it is essential that you read and understand what your lien release says. We’re going to discuss some very specific things you can do to increase your chances of...
How Long Does A Trademark Last?

How Long Does A Trademark Last?

By smashed_dev A trademark identifies and distinguishes your brand. It’s a vital method of protecting your name against those who might use the same or similar, either intentionally or unintentionally. Once a trademark is registered then legally it’s protected from...

I Forgot to Send My Notice to Owner, Now What?

By Alex Barthet What happens when you forget to send out that Notice to Owner? The short answer is all is not lost. There are still things you can do to get paid. Before we discuss that in detail, let’s go through what the basic notice to owner and lien rules are so...

Can You Change Your Claim of Lien?

By Alex Barthet A claim of lien may be recorded at any time during the progress of the work but never later than 90 days after last furnishing labor or materials. A lien holder must also file separate claims of lien for work done under separate direct contracts...

Are Liquidated Damages Always Enforceable?

By Alex Barthet Anyone regularly reviewing construction contracts will come across those dreaded liquidated damage clauses. They require contractors, and in turn subcontractors, to make significant payments to compensate for late completion of work – $100-$500-$1,000...