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Discrepancy in Subcontractor’s Name on Contracts Prevents Summary Judgment in Favor of Lien Claimant.

By: Chadd L. Reynolds The recent case Georgia Court of Appeals case of Optum Construction Group, LLC v. City Electric Supply Company,[1] underscores the importance of properly naming the parties when entering into contracts. In this case, a material supplier’s attempt to collect on a lien-discharge bond was complicated by the inconsistent use of the […]

Governor Kemp Signs Senate Bill to Restrict the Effect of Lien and Bond Waivers

By: Chadd L. Reynolds On August 5, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 315[1] into law. This bill is designed to reverse the Court of Appeals decision in ALA Construction Services, LLC v. Controlled Access, Inc.[2] concerning the types of rights waived by potential lien claimants when executing a lien waiver. In ALA Construction, […]