X
28Jul

Fraudulently Filing Lien Backfires on Contractor

Liens represent one of the primary mechanisms by which contractors, subcontractors, and other downstream parties secure payment rights under a construction contract. When utilized properly, filing a lien may induce an owner to release funds that are undisputedly owed to the lienor......
By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/fraudulently-filing-lien-backfires-on-77520/

Related

New Appellate Case Raises Issues For Mixed Use Developments in Florida

A recent decision by the Third District Court of Appeals has engendered uncertainty about the manner...

Read More >

Client alert: the French Supreme Court validates the “Macron Grid” which caps damages awarded to employees in cases of unfair dismissal

In two opinions dated July 17, 2019, the French Supreme Court confirmed that the so-called “Macron ...

Read More >

Illinois Governor Signs Changes to State Equal Pay Act Including Salary History Ban

As we previously reported, the Illinois legislature passed House Bill 834 and Governor J. B. Pritzke...

Read More >

Court Rejects Delaware Choice Of Law Provision In Refusing To Enforce Customer Non-Solicitation Covenant Against California Employee

On August 26, 2019, the Delaware Chancery Court invalidated a California employee’s customer and em...

Read More >

Georgia Court of Appeals Holds That the Georgia Statute of Repose Is Applicable to Contractual Claims as Well as Negligence Claims

In Southern States Chemical, Inc. v. Tampa Tank & Welding, Inc.,  2019 WL 5616691, the Georgia Court...

Read More >

Virginia 2020 Legislative Session Preview

Following elections where Democrats gained control of both chambers of the legislature, the party wi...

Read More >