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Serving a Defendant in a Residential Foreclosure Action by Publication

Jimerson Firm

A residential mortgage foreclosure action is initiated in Florida by filing a verified complaint with the appropriate court. If a defendant cannot be located, then service may be effected by constructive service, i.e., service by publication, which is governed by Chapter 49, Florida Statutes. Letters to the Armed Forces of the U.S.:

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The Top Five Things Lenders Need to Know About Florida’s Construction Lien Law

Jimerson Firm

Florida’s Construction Lien Law found in Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, may seem like an area of the law that is only relevant to contractors and property owners. However, there are important aspects of the Construction Lien Law that can directly affect the rights and obligations of lenders in numerous ways. Specifically, under Fla.

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Subcontractors: What to Do If You Are Not Getting Paid on a Construction Project

Jimerson Firm

As a subcontractor, payment for your work is critical. Does the General Contractor Have Grounds to Withhold Payment? If a subcontractor is not getting paid for work on a construction project, the subcontractor must first determine whether the general contractor has grounds to withhold payment and consult the subcontract.

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New York State Passes Legislation To Extend Eviction And Foreclosure Relief For Small Business Commercial Properties

Collection Industry News

After a full year of commercial tenants and commercial mortgagors relying on Governor Cuomo’s executive orders requiring moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures as the main source of protection, this Act provides certain relief measures to protect eligible small businesses suffering from COVID-19 hardships. field, or. (ii)

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How can a mechanic’s lien help an architect?

Collections Law

Contractors and subcontractors often use mechanic’s liens to help them secure payment, but architects often do their work even before the builders break ground. If the owner fails to pay, you may pursue a judicial foreclosure against the property. What if construction has not started? At the Law Offices of Alan M.

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Recent Amendments Place Creditors in a Stronger Position to Defend Against Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Preference Lawsuits

Fraser

What’s worse—and which often comes as a big surprise—is when a business gets sued by the debtor or bankruptcy trustee seeking to recover payments made by the debtor before the bankruptcy. The look-back period for payments is increased to one year for “insiders.” What is a Preference Lawsuit? Walton, Jr.’s

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COVID-19 Collections Impact Bulletin: State Responses (December 2020 Update)

Burr Forman

The new bill issued a moratorium on evictions, foreclosures, and repossessions, which expired on June 30, 2020. On April 23, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-57-20 exempting stimulus payments and other COVID-19-related government financial assistance from attachment, levy, execution, or garnishment.