In a recent decision, the North Carolina Court of Appeals held that a general contractor’s execution of partial lien waivers did not prejudice a supplier’s lien rights on the construction project. The ...

What Is a Lien Waiver? A lien waiver is a written agreement between a payer and a counterparty where said counterparty gives up their right to place a lien on the payer's property or goods. A lien ...

Owners loathe and contractors love mechanic's liens. Regardless of point of view, mechanic's liens are an American institution as old as the Bill of Rights. In 1790, President George Washington chose ...

A recent decision from the North Carolina Court of Appeals has highlighted the necessity for general contractors to ensure that they fully comply with notice and lien waiver requirements in order to ...

In the course of reviewing construction subcontracts, I’ve recently seen similar to the following: (simplified for convenience and confidentiality) “The subcontractor shall reimburse the [Contractor ...

Scott Mollen discusses "J.T. Magen & Co. v. Nissan N. Am.," where the court found a willfully exaggerated mechanic's lien to be null and void. Mechanic's Lien—Willful Exaggeration Improper—'Side Deal' ...