A mechanic’s lien is a guarantee of payment to unpaid parties who have a security interest in a property. The lien ensures that the workmen are paid before anyone else in the event of a liquidation.

Too often creditors are faced with accounts that are seemingly uncollectable. If the debtor had money on hand to pay, ...

A federal judge in New York served up a good reminder last week about the importance of dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s when it comes ...