In the state of New Jersey, liens filed on private property are known as mechanics’ liens . When a New Jersey mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. When a New Jersey mechanics lien is filed on a […]
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Florida’s Mechanics Lien
In Florida, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a Florida Mechanics Lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. Contractors, as well as subcontractors, laborers, certain design […]
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Does your lawyer know the difference between cement and concrete?
Many construction companies are not aware that there are lawyers that specialize in construction and business development for construction companies. When choosing a lawyer, many often go for the general practitioner that may not know a hammer from a mallet. An excellent article written by Eugene H. Heady explores this issue and makes a powerful […]
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Building What’s Designed Is In Your Contract – But So Is Pointing Out Design Errors
A basic principle of construction law is the Spearin doctrine: a 1918 United States Supreme Court decision which remains as one of the landmark construction law cases. The Spearin doctrine, set forth in United States v. Spearin (248 U.S. 132), generally stands for the proposition that an owner impliedly warrants the information, plans and specifications which […]
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Minnesota: What contractors need to know about the Contractor Registration Pilot Project
The following article was written by Michael B. Lapicola and Hanna L. Terhaar of Faegre Baker Daniels. Beginning in July, 2012 and before September 15, 2012, most contractors and subcontractors in the building construction industry will be required to register with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry in the Contractor Registration Pilot Project (“Pilot Project”). It […]