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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/

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