A Florida appellate decision flagged in JD Supra's October 27 roundup shows how a single missed step in that state's construction lien law can void an otherwise valid condo lien — worth a look for any NY contractor who also takes on Florida work and assumes lien procedure travels the same everywhere. jdsupra.com
A bankruptcy court carved out a $129,948.72 judgment as non-dischargeable after finding a contractor misrepresented the lumber grade it billed for, a reminder that material substitution claims can follow a contractor through a bankruptcy filing instead of disappearing into it. jdsupra.com