The mechanic’s lien is one of the most powerful remedies available under the law. A mechanic’s lien is a right afforded to general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers that, when preserved by following certain steps, grants the right to record a lien against benefited real property, foreclose on that property by action, be compensated out of
The Legal Fundamentals Series: Municipal Special Assessments
Special assessments are used to fund all manner of local improvement projects, including road, sewer, and water improvements. Any private landowner—residential, commercial, and even the religious—may someday receive a notice advising of a contemplated assessment against their property. A special assessment notice is not something to be ignored. If left unpaid, a special assessment ultimately
The Legal Fundamentals Series: Takings Law
This is the first in a series of eight articles that will describe the fundamentals of the most consequential topics falling under the umbrella of real estate law. The articles will be published on a monthly basis. As a real estate trial lawyer with personal experience handling disputes in each of the areas that will
The Top Five Misperceptions About Use of Electronic Logging Devices For Businesses
This post is co-written by Bryan Huntington and Justin Gillette.
Transporting supplies and equipment is an essential part of the construction industry. Electronic logging devices (ELDs) have made it possible for a business to monitor nearly all aspects of a truck’s daily activities. These technological guardians monitor a truck’s speed, location, sudden braking and