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Lien
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PropertyProf Blog
Pomeroy on Surprise Liens on Real Property
By propertyprof
Chad J. Pomeroy (Fabian & Clendenin, P.C.) has posted Ending Surprise Liens on Real Property on SSRN. Here's the abstract:Academics, law makers, and the general public have long believed that…
Washington Construction Law Blog
Battle of the Lien Forms: Claims of Lien Must Strictly Comply with the Lien Statute
A recent decision by Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals underscores the need for all potential lien claimants to check their forms and comply with the lien statute, or…
Land Use Prof Blog
Tensions between HOA super liens and purchasers at foreclosure
I've been away for awhile and am happy (and grateful) that my fellow bloggers have contributed such interesting posts over the last few months. I have really enjoyed reading the…
California Personal Injury Law Case Notes
Repayment of the lien
After the lawsuit is settled or a judgment is awarded, the liens must be paid. Dealing with the liens is usually the job of the victim’s attorney, but it may…
Oregon Construction Law
Owner Payment To Contractor Still No Defense To Subcontractor Lien Claim
By Marcus Eyth
Lien laws in most jurisdictions provide the Building Owner with a defense to a subcontractor lien if the Owner has paid the contractor for that subcontractor's work. But not in Oregon. …
Florida Insurance Blog
Lawsuit Filed to Reduce or Eliminate ERISA Health Insurance Lien on BI Recovery
By Mark Nation
A prominent personal injury firm has referred me their client in order to deal with an ERISA lien which is being asserted against a personal injury settlement. The lien recovery…
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
Retaining Liens in the Absence of Legal Malpractice
In both Federal District Court and in State Court in New York attorneys have a "retaining lien" under Judiciary Law 475. In Federal District Court the rule is set forth…
Pennsylvania Family Law
LIENS ON REAL ESTATE; WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO THEY WORK
This short memorandum will send any competent real estate lawyer into fits of hysteria. Lien law is some of the most complex real estate law one can encounter. But ordinary people bang…
Washington Construction Law Blog
Division 1 Restores Lien, Limits Application of “Summary” Procedure to Dismiss Frivolous Liens
By John Parnass
Division 1 in this new case raises the bar a bit higher on RCW 60.04.081's summary procedure for vacating frivolous liens on private jobs -- the lien must be "so devoid…
Legal Profession Blog
No Misconduct In Liens To Secure Fees
A very interesting hearing officer report just filed in Arizona directs that ethics charges be dismissed in a case where the attorney had been charged with violating ethics rules and…