With the economy still not back on track, every day we get more calls and emails asking about the filing of a mechanics lien or bond claim. With financing still shaky, and owners and contractors running out of money, non-payment issues abound. At Lienitnow, we take the time to double check owner information. More often than you’d […]
Month: April 2012
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New Jersey Slams Residential Contractors: Files Suit against Several Companies & Owners
Some Northern New Jersey residential home improvement companies have been sued by the state Attorney General’s office and the State Division of Consumer Affairs. Steming from complaints from nearly 70 consumers, including five from Monmouth County, six from Middlesex County, four from Union County, three from Somerset County and one from Morris County, the allegations […]
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Empire State Building No Longer Tallest Building in NYC.
After 11 years of once again dominating the New York skyline, the Empire State building can no longer claim that it is the tallest building in NYC. One World Trade Center, being built at the site of the fallen twin towers, will eclipse the Empire State Building’s claim of being the tallest building in New York. […]
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Lend Lease Fined $56 Million for Alleged Fraudulent Construction Practices
After a wide ranging investigation by Federal Authorities, one of the world’s largest construction firms, Lend Lease, formerly (and commonly known as) Bovis Lend Lease, was fined $56 million for fraud perpetrated on projects ranging from Federal, State, City, County and private projets. The fine was levied after intense negotiations permitted the company to escape Federal prosecution […]
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Electronic, Instantaneous Filing with No Clerk Meddling? A proposal by Iowa Legislators
Iowa is charging into the future, and not by cavalry. The State is considering making Iowa Mechanics Lien Fiing a state function, rather than a county function, and is on the verge of making the filing electronic. Now that’s some interesting news. Let’s see if it gets passed. Iowa House Bill HF675 proposes to change […]