Today, I would like to discuss how to properly cancel or discharge a Mechanic’s Lien, which is also sometimes referred to as a Release of Lien Bond. One way to properly cancel or discharge a Mechanic’s Lien is to file a satisfaction of lien — if the lien was...
A common question that lawyers ask my office is: When I am handling either an estate or litigation for a client in another state outside of New York, do you know somebody to whom I can refer for the bond that’s going to be needed?” My answer is always,...
The difference between a temporary restraining order (TRO) and a preliminary injunction seems fairly subtle. In litigation cases, the terms sometimes get used interchangeably. Both a TRO and a preliminary injunction provide a remedy for an allegedly aggrieved party...
Surety consists of two main divisions – commercial surety and contract surety. These two divisions differ from each other in several ways. Contract surety involves bonds for private and public enterprises pursuing the fulfillment of a contract. These bonds act as a...
