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Lien Waivers From the Mo-Kan Construction Law Blog by Lee Brumitt The statutorily protected rights to file mechanic’s liens or a bond claims are essential weapons in the collection arsenal of any contractor. Such rights should never be waived nor compromised without a...

Payment Bond Claims From the Mo-Kan Construction Law Blog by Lee Brumitt It bears repeating that a mechanic’s lien is a contractor’s best friend. Mechanic’s liens should never be waived or compromised. However, there are instances when a lien is unavailable to protect...

Mechanic's Liens From the Mo-Kan Construction Law Blog by Lee Brumitt A mechanic’s lien is, short and simply, a contractor’s best friend. It is the most powerful tool available to general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain payment. Liens allow a...

The Cost of Employing Undocumented Workers From the Mo-Kan Construction Law Blog by Lee Brumitt The Department of Homeland Security and the Internal Revenue Service sent a strong message to those who harbor undocumented workers. Owners of the Spring Hill contracting...