March 2013

by Mark A. Cobb Admittedly, the Mechanics and Materialmen’s Lien Act gives Georgia’s contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers a giant step towards getting the money they are owed.  And, a giant step is a wonderful gift, but there are other...

(UPDATED MAY 9, 2013)  GOVERNOR SIGNED HB 434 INTO LAW; click here for more information! (UPDATED APRIL 10, 2013) TO SEE THE LATEST INFORMATION ON THE PENDING CHANGES TO GEORGIA'S LIEN LAWS, PLEASE SEE OUR FOLLOW-UP BLOG ENTRY BY CLICKING...

by Mark A. Cobb Our construction law colleagues at Kaplin Stewart maintain a very good Pennsylvania construction law blog, and a recent posting by them gives a very important warning to architects, engineers and builders who consider cutting corners to...

Kudos to West Virginia University second-year law school student Andy Loud for his great music video combining the Maroon 5's music and the perils of law school.  Enjoy!  

by Mark Cobb Last Friday, the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) published a new, updated Form I-9.  This new form can be used immediately, although some of the older forms will be accepted by the USCIS until May...