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This new seminar taught by Robert A. Weissman will focus on some important issues facing general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers everyday during the course of a project.
Release Bonds (Mechanicsâ Lien/Stop Notice) – A discussion on “bonding around” from both obtaining a bond and seeking recovery on the bonds. This topic also includes a discussion on the notice procedures and an alternative to a bond for a disputed Stop Notice – the summary procedure.
Releasing a Stop Notice – This discussion focuses on the disadvantages of releasing a Stop Notice before payment, including a discussion of common problems such as, “Release the Stop Notice so I can get paid and pay you.” and “Your materials never went into this project.”
Disputes– This discussion focuses on effectively handling disputes, from documenting the dispute, responses to notices/letters to obtaining an expert and statements from others. Also included for the supplier is a discussion on proving materials were consumed in the project and a discussion on dealing with defective materials.
Change Orders– A discussion on the effect change orders have on the construction process, including the giving of releases, Mechanicsâ Lien rights, enforceability of unsigned change orders. A topic of importance, whether you are issuing them or resisting them.
Leaving the Project/Continuing to Supply Materials– Whether you are a supplier or a contractor the question of continuing to supply materials and/or labor to the project will arise if you are not getting paid. This discussion focuses on your remedies, including continuing on and the consequences of refusing to continue.
Joint Check Agreements – A complete discussion on the purpose, advantages and disadvantages and their effect on your Mechanicâ Lien remedies.
Knowing Your Customer – This discussion focuses on the importance of knowing who your customer. Included in this discussion is information you need to know if you provide materials or services to a limited liability company (LLC) and importance of contracting with contractors who hold a valid contractors license.
Mechanicsâ Lien Law Remedies – This seminar will include a brief discussion of the Mechanicsâ Lien law is included in this seminar explaining the remedies to both the contractor and supplier such as, Mechanicsâ Liens, Stop Notices and Payment Bond Claims. Preliminary Notices and their importance is also discussed.