Construction Contract Review for Week of October 9, 2009

Some of the news I have encountered or collected this week that I found interesting.  Apparently, I was interested in mechanics liens this week:

• OK, I’m a lawyer and I find stuff like this interesting.  Do you know the difference between an oath and an affidavit?  Nice review of a recent Illinois case discussing this in the context of a mechanics lien, here. 
• I think Texas has one of the more unique mechanic lien procedures, at least as compared to other states.  A good reminder of what to send when, here.
• Good advice regarding when to send Preliminary Notices.  If a supplier sends a preliminary notice prior to shipping materials and then shipment is delayed, is the preliminary notice still timely?  Probably safest approach is to simply send a second, or amended, notice close to the actual shipment date. 

HighLife:

We have a chance of snow this weekend in Chicago, so this seems appropriate:

Hot Toddy

1 shot whiskey

1 teaspoon sugar (preferably superfine)

Boiling water

Grated nutmeg

Cinnamon stick

Dissolve sugar in whiskey, add water to fill cup or glass. Garnish with dash of nutmeg and stir with cinnamon stick.

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