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When a subcontractor or supplier is not paid for labor or materials provided at a non-public works project, the subcontractor or supplier can file an affidavit for mechanic’s lien to protect and assert its right to payment. Public work and projects, on the other hand, are not subject to mechanic’s [...]
This is an emerging story. Before implementing any policies described, be sure to check on the status of enacted legislation. For information about the original Families First Bill, please see my March 16, 2020 article. On March 18, 2020, the Senate passed, and the President promptly signed into law, the [...]
This is an emerging story. Before implementing any policies described, be sure to check on the status of enacted legislation. For information about the original Families First Bill, please see my prior article. Over the weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act providing for mandatory [...]
Jeff Chapman, in partnership with the AGC of Austin, will present a mechanic's lien and payment bond law seminar to the AGC's membership on February 29, 2016 at the AGC Chapter Office. Details can be found on he AGC of Austin's website by following the link below. AGC Lien Law [...]
Jeff Chapman is pleased to be a speaker at the Texas City Attorneys Association's Summer Conference. Mr. Chapman has been a regular presenter at the conference in the past. This conference he will speak about construction projects that experience default and other challenges. The topic is Working Through Contractor Default: Tips [...]
Caroline Hall will present "Clearing Mechanic's Liens on Real Property" at Half Moon Seminar's Clearing Real Estate Title Conference on May 12, 2015.
On February 12-14, 2015 the Texas Municipal League will host its Elected Officials Conference. Jeff Chapman will speak to Texas' elected officials about Public Private Partnerships on Friday the 13th. To register and see the agenda, visit http://tmlelectedofficialsconference.org. My topic: The Push for Public/Private Partnerships (P3s) – What’s the Hype About? [...]
The AGC of Texas had its annual associate division meeting at Top Golf in October. The Chapman Firm was proud to have Jeff Chapman there representing the Central Texas Future Leadership Council. With the support of AGC of Tx staff and the Board, Jeff Chapman founded the Central Texas Chapter [...]
Jeff Chapman and Caroline Hall will present two topics on Performance and Payment Bpnd Claims and the Litigation of Lien and Bond Claims on July 29 in Austin, Texas. Mr. Chapman will address the statutory regulations and constraints placed on sureties who issue construction bonds in Texas as well as [...]
On May 7, 2014 in Austin, Texas Lorman Education Services presents AIA Contracts. Jeff Chapman will teach a portion of that seminar discussing Negotiation of AIA Contracts from a Contractors Perspective. The goal of the seminar will be to provide attendees a balanced and complete perspective of negotiating these very [...]