2011

  2. Lis Pendens Service Requirements for Mechanics’ Liens

    The new law requires the recordation of a lis pendens after filing a lawsuit to foreclose on a mechanics' lien and service on all parties who have an interest in the property. So, the claimant will have to get a title report run to determine who has an interest in the property and to serve them all …Read More

  3. Required Notice of Mechanics’ Liens to Property Owners

    As of January 1, 2011 all mechanics' lien claimants must give notice of a mechanics' lien to the property owner. Civil Code section 3084 now requires the mechanics' lien to contain the following language: "The following statement, printed in at least 10-point boldface type. The letters of the last s…Read More

  4. Employers Warned of Strict I-9 Enforcement

    On January 20, 2011, John Morton, Director of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE"), announced the establishment of an Employment Compliance Inspection Center ("ECIC") in Crystal City, Virginia, near ICE Headquarters. The ECIC will be staffed by 15 auditors who will support ICE's…Read More