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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR APRIL 5, 2012 Construction Lien Removal Suit in Louisiana Attention all home owners or property owners, there is only one surefire way to have that annoying illegal lien (in Louisiana called a statement of claim and privilege ) removed from the title of your property, a Mandamus action. In Louisiana and other states, a Mandamus can be used for a number of things (listed out in La R.S. The Louisiana Private Works Act codified in La. | CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR APRIL 17, 2012 Sworn Statement of Amount Due – Louisiana’s Public Lien Here we have the Louisiana coined term: Sworn Statement of Amount Due. The above are just a few of the many nuances contained and embedded in the Louisiana Public Works Act. Each step of the process should be carefully traversed so that the contractor does not lose rights to collect if/when the general contractor or public entity runs out of funding. see La. 38:2241 et seq. ). | | | | | | | CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 New Retainage Rules in Louisiana Protect General Contractors. It’s a remarkable change of the status quo in Louisiana, and from my perspective, good news for general contractors (and really anyone else furnishing labor and/or materials). As written, the law requires escrowing of retainage funds, but there is no penalty if a property owner doesn’t do it. Previously, the property owner benefited from the retention of funds. | CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR JANUARY 4, 2012 Louisiana Suppliers – Extra Notice Needed for Lien Rights Over the past holiday season, I was at a Christmas party discussing with a friend of mine who runs an electrical supply company here in South Louisiana, the intricacies of notice provisions before a company like his can file a lien on a private project. We file them for clients and recommend them to all others out there as a tool to preserve rights if, and often when, funds dry up and you are not paid on a construction project. Part of the privileged class under the Louisiana Private Works Act (La R.S. 4801 et al ), are suppliers. EQUIPMENT RENTAL ( see La R.S. | CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG AUGUST 3, 2012 Zlien Closes Round of Investment Capital Nonprofit investment fund leverages $450,000 for lien filing service innovation. NEW ORLEANS — Today, the New Orleans Startup Fund announced the closing of an initial round of financing for Zlien , a mechanics lien filing service that helps contractors and suppliers manage liens, claims and receivables nationwide. About New Orleans Startup Fund. – Scott Wolfe Jr. | CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR MARCH 21, 2012 New Orleans Business Market Receives National Acclaim Other positive organizations that are helping to aid in business growth and entrepreneurial spirit is the New Orleans Startup Fund. This all ties into constructionlawmonitor.com because, NOLA startup fund recently picked Zlien.com as one of its featured start up companies to help grow and become a successful New Orleans and nation-wide company. Wolfe, Jr. | | | | | | | | | -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012 NOLA Contractor’s College The program is funded by a $1.042 mm grant from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Office of Supplier Diversity will oversee the allocation of the funding and run the Contractor’s College. Construction News Licensing Louisiana New Orleans NOLA.com Small Disadvantaged BusinessOn January 30, the New Orleans Mayor, Mitch Landrieu announced plans for what they are calling Contractor’s College. Those parties interested in participating in the Contractors College will need to fill out the Contractor Contact Form on the city’s website. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 Green Legislation from the Louisiana 2010 Session Home About Us Your Authors Our Services Resources Blog Directory Avvo Legal Guides Avvo Answers Forms & Documents Webinars Other Publications Contact Us Speaking Engagements Press Contacts Sep 2010 08 Scott Wolfe Jr 0 Green Legislation from the Louisiana 2010 Session The 2010 Legislative Session closed earlier this summer, and most of the passed laws are now in effect. Now… Louisiana will likely have to wait and see how the Obama / California v. Sponsored by Louisiana Representative Geymann. Because Louisiana is the nation’s largest source of natural gas. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010 Louisiana Demand Letter Templates Home About Us Your Authors Our Services Resources Blog Directory Avvo Legal Guides Avvo Answers Forms & Documents Webinars Other Publications Contact Us Speaking Engagements Press Contacts Apr 2010 26 Scott Wolfe Jr 0 Louisiana Demand Letter Templates When an account is unpaid and overdue, you do not want to rush into filing a lawsuit. Although it may be recommended to send a demand letter, it is not a requirement under Louisiana law to establish a commercial debt action (it is in some states). Demand Against Contractor Who Misapplied Funds in Microsoft Word format. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011 For Louisiana Contractors Bidding on Public Works Projects: This Case is for You For all you Louisiana public works contractors out there bidding for public works projects to expand your private business or bidding for public works projects because that’s what you’ve always done – whatever the case may be – the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals is on your side. City of New Orleans case, nuances of certain provisions of the Louisiana Public Works Act ( La RS 38:2252 and 38:2212 ) that ultimately address the question above and render the law more stringent for cities and states advertising for public works bids. Drennan, Inc. Wallace C. Drennan, Inc. Well, La. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 Michigan Lien Recovery Fund Is A Goner BLOG HOME ORDER FROM ZLIEN CALCULATE DEADLINES September 24, 2010 Michigan Lien Recovery Fund Is A Goner Earlier this year, we wrote about pending legislation in Michigan aiming to abolish the Michigan Lien Recovery Fund (read the posts here and here ). Well, the legislation was passed and has now become formal law in Michigan, putting an end to the Michigan Lien Recovery Fund. Posted In: Michigan , Michigan Lien Recovery Fund Leave a comment 2 Comments. You make very good points about the Recovery Fund. For now, those are all future questions. Stay tuned. MORE >> - Storm Chasers Must Familiarize Themselves With Mechanics Lien Laws CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012
- What Costs Can I Include in a Mechanics Lien? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2010
- Recent Indiana Mechanic Lien Cases Underscore Usual Priority for. CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2011
- Is Obama's "Better Buildings" Initiative Real or Rhetoric. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2011
- What is PACE Financing and Is It Doomed? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
- Hi, I’m Dave CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013
- Power, Money & Government Influence COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2013
- Chinese Drywall (almost) Global Settlement CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011
- The Landscape of US Immigration Laws and How It Affects The Construction Industry CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2011
- The ABCs of Lien Law in North Carolina CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2010
- E-Verify Required in Mississippi on State and Private Projects CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
- The Difference Between Public and Private Projects | Monitoring. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010
- Your Mechanic Lien Was Bonded…Now What? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
- How One Field Service Company Is Cleaning Up After Hurricane Isaac THE SMART VAN | FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012
- Greed is God's Work GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2012
- School Construction Projects: The Basics CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2013
- New Orleans Declares Felons Not Responsible Bidders on Public. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010
- Beware of Bad Mechanics Lien Information Online CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012
- Care for Some Pie? GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013
- Mechanics Lien Priority in NY: Lien vs Mortgage CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013
- No Prompt Pay Law? Washington Construction Law Lacks Prompt. BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011
- The Ugly Truth GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013
- Friends in Low Places GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013
- Digging It GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011
- Doctor Practice makes Perfect GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2012
- 5 Tips for Writing a Construction Contract CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
- Green or Greenwashing? What to Expect When You’re Expecting LEED Litigation CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2012
- Roundup of State Bond Claim Series Blog Posts CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012
- Lien Priority Case Decided by Illinois Supreme Court CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011
- Construction Legislation Now Pending in Washington | Monitoring. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
- Washington's Prompt Payment Act: Public Works Only / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011
- Can Pay When Paid Clauses Destroy Your Mechanics Lien or Bond Claim Rights? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012
- End of Quarter Is Near: Are Your Accounts Receivables Where You Hoped? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
- Its Not How Hard GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2012
- The History of Fracking COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012
- Highways and Byways – The State Of The Nation's Roads TEMPEST BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011
- Louisiana Demand Letter Templates CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010
- The Difference Between Public and Private Projects CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010
- What Costs Can I Include in a Mechanics Lien? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010
- Changes to Lien Law Pending in New Jersey and Michigan Legislatures CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010
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