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 | The New FOIA Presumption of Disclosure: A Valuable Tool for Some, A Pitfall for Others
Richard Moorhouse, Emily C. Parker; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; November 5, 2009, previously published on October 2009 Attorney General Eric Holder's recent Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Guidelines directing agencies to make presumptions in favor of disclosing, rather than withholding, requested records were published in the Federal Register on September 29, 2009, 74 FR 49,892 (Sept. 29, 2009), (although the... |
| The Community Infrastructure Levy
Richard M. Adams, John F. Mitchell; Jones Day; November 5, 2009, previously published on October 2009 On 23 October 2009 the Department of Communities and Local Government's consultation exercise in respect of the Community Infrastructure Levy ("CIL") closed. |
 | Protecting Your Lien Rights Requires Attention to Detail
Lane Powell PC; November 2, 2009, previously published on October 21, 2009 The Washington Court of Appeals has issued a decision that serves as a powerful reminder of the need to adhere strictly to all requirements necessary for perfecting lien rights. In A.W.R. Construction, Inc. d/b/a Comet Roofing v. Washington Department of Labor & Industries, the court ruled that... |
| Residential Contractors' Defense Obligations In California Jad T. Davis; Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley, [incorporation phrase format]A Professional Corporation; October 30, 2009 In a litigious state like California, residential contractors must be familiar with their defense obligations and keenly aware of the recent developments in the law governing such obligations. |
| Removal of Buildings Is a "Work of Improvement" For the Purposes of a Mechanical Lien Amara Harrell, Karina K. Terakura; Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard, [incorporation phrase format]A Law Corporation; October 30, 2009, previously published on October 25, 2009 In <i>United Rentals Northwest v. Snider Lumber Products</i>, (--- Cal.Rptr.3d ---, Cal.App. 5 Dist., June 18, 2009) a California Court of Appeal considered whether an equipment rental company that rented equipment to a subcontractor for the removal of kilns from a property, but was... |
| Under Construction: Stimulus Recipients Are New Audit Targets Gary A. Chamberlin; Miller Johnson; October 20, 2009, previously published on October 13, 2009 Many businesses that have already or will soon receive "Stimulus Bill" funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) have not previously conducted business with the federal government. As a result, there are a number of compliance obligations with which they may be... |
| Overview of the ROC Complaint Process Andrew D. Lynch; Lynch Law Firm, The, LLC; October 26, 2009 The Arizona Registrar of Contractors has a detailed process for filing a complaint against a contractor licensed by the state. The procedures allow for an investigation, hearing and appeal if necessary. A homeowner damaged by a contractor may even be able to access the ROC's recovery fund. |
| Lessons from Buscher: Notice of Construction Defects, Statute of Limitations and Sanctions Tom Cuthbert; Leonard, Street and Deinard, Professional Association; October 26, 2009, previously published on October 14, 2009 In August 2009, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a sanctions award against a plaintiff homeowner and his attorney, and in favor of defendant contractors, for intentionally trying to mislead the court. The main issues centered around an expert report, the effect that report had on starting... |
| Collecting on Construction Projects: An Overview of Collection Options Andrew D. Lynch; Lynch Law Firm, The, LLC; October 26, 2009 Contractors and suppliers for a construction project have several options available to collect for their work and supplies. Many of these options require that very specific laws be followed in order to preserve the contractor's claims. This article explores those options. |
| Property Owner's Guide to Understanding and Removing Mechanic's Liens Andrew D. Lynch; Lynch Law Firm, The, LLC; October 26, 2009 Mechanic's liens are becoming more prevalent in a difficult economy. However, there are very specific legal obstacles a contractor must follow to perfect a mechanic's lien. Often, the contractor misses a step, which can result in an invalid lien. But the property owner has options for removing the... |
