See original article at Construction Managers in Washington Cannot File Mechanics Liens Last year I was involved with a case in Washington that asked the courts this very question, and the courts replied negatively. At the current time, therefore, construction managers do not have mechanics lien rights in the state of Washington. Short of any legislative changes or an overturning of Blue Diamond Group , construction managers are without lien rights in Washington. See original article at Construction Managers in Washington Cannot File Mechanics Liens. MORE >>

If you keep up with construction industry news in Washington or are a reader of this blog, you’ve likely heard about the controversial Washington mechanics lien case climbing through the courts, Williams v. Last year, the Washington Supreme Court accepted the decision for review , and the matter was orally argued on June 14, 2011.  Mechanic Liens The Legal Corner tvw.org Videos Washington Washington Supreme Court Williams v. Athletics Field.  Athlethic Field decision arises, have subscribed to the opposite.  Athletic Field Decision. Athletic Field Inc MORE >>

Division I of the Washington Court of Appeals published an opinion last week in Diversified Wood Recycling, Inc. Harold Johnson, et al , which addresses some nuances of Washington’s mechanics lien laws. So, how do you foreclose on a mechanic’s lien in Washington?  Foster of the Grit City Law Blog for giving me a heads up about this new Washington appeals decision. Check our Jordan’s blog discussing Washington State Real Estate, Business and Construction Law, with a focus on Tacoma, the Grit City. To the contrary. Some are discussed below. MORE >>

Washington contractors would get boost from bill The Washington state senate has approved a bill that sets the preliminary stage for the creation of an in-state bidder preference law. The bill would create a survey of other state bidder preference laws, providing a reciprocal preference for Washington contractors. In short, the bill requires the State of Washington Department of General Administration to initiate a survey of other of the in-state bidder preference laws of other states, to be completed by January 2013. So, this is a bill to make a bill. MORE >>

Now, E-Verify comes to Washington – and another 15 states. Navigate over to the USCIS website and take a test drive, because Washington contractors are going to need to become familiar with this application. According to the AGC , the USCIS announced that E-Verify is accessible in 16 additional states, including Washington. Construction Liability Employment & Labor checking employment status E-Verify E-Verify in washington employment check self-check employment status USCISGrab your computer and check the status of your employees. Back in 2007, the U.S. MORE >>