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The Construction Credit Academy offers a selection of free Navigator subscriber webinars on a variety of construction topics. A core of basic topics anchors the academy with new advanced topics added to keep the offerings fresh.

(NEW!) I'm Ready to File a Mechanics Lien but Management Is Against It

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

(NEW!) Montana: When Is a Preliminary Notice Really Required?

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Is Your Job Information Sheet Prepared for Infrastructure Projects?

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Job Information: The Critical First Step in Managing the Mechanic’s Lien Process

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Understanding Public Construction Credit in Preparation of Appropriation of Infrastructure Funds

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Help! My Customer Filed Bankruptcy, How to Collect Your Debt When Your Customer is in Bankruptcy

Presented by Michael Murray, Esq.
Lanak & Hanna, P.C.

UCC Filings: If You’re Acting Like a Banker, Think Like a Banker

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Change Orders: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Presented by Sam Smith and
Randall K. Lindley
Crescent Electric and Bell Nunnally

Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Earthquakes & a Pandemic, Oh My! Collection Techniques After a Disaster

Presented by Christopher Jameson, Esq.
Jameson & Dunagan, PC

Collecting your Judgment – Levies, Garnishments and Getting Paid

Presented by Michael Murray, Esq.
Lanak & Hanna, P.C.

Preliminary Notices – Having to Serve Them vs. Should be Serving Them

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Negotiating Construction Contracts in the COVID-19 World

Presented by Michael Cortez, Esq.
Andrews Myers PC

Full Price vs. Unpaid Balance Liens – What’s the difference and why it’s so important to know the difference.

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM's Secured Transaction Services

Joint Check Agreements - a Quick Primer

Presented by Attorney Karen Hart
Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP

Joint Check Agreements with Security, Guaranty and Trust Fund Options

Presented by James D. Fullerton
Fullerton & Knowles, P.C.

Life after COVID-19; Contract and Practical Considerations

Presented by Attorney Seth Robbins
Robbins Law Group, PLLC

Managing Construction Credit and the Importance of Gathering the Right Job Information

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM's Secured Transaction Services

Mechanic's Lien & Bond Waivers: Reading and Revising Waivers to Protect Security Rights

Presented by Attorney Jim Fullerton
Fullerton & Knowles, P.C.

Navigating Lien and Trust Fund Rights, When a Party in the Construction Supply Chain Files Bankruptcy

Presented by Attorney Bruce Nathan
Lowenstein Sandler LLP
and Chris Ring
NACM's Secured Transaction Services

U.S. Construction Outlook: Workforce Worries, Project Prospects, Supply Snags

Presented by Ken Simonson
Associated General Contractors
of America
Amy Crews Cutts, PhD, CBE®
AC Cutts & Associates LLC

How to Email Like a Rock Star And Win Your Case!

Presented by Karen L. Hart
Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP

Basics of Alabama Lien/Bond Law

Presented by Michael Lindsey
Jauregui, Lindsey, Longshore & Tingle

Mechanics Liens in Arkansas

Presented by Jake Newcomb  
Davis, Butt, Taylor & Clark, PLC

Arizona Preliminary Notices – Doing them timely and accurately is vitally important during periods of economic uncertainty

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM's Secured Transaction Services

How California’s Contractor Licensing Laws Impact Distributors and Suppliers

Presented by Christopher Ng
Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP


Important and often overlooked details regarding California’s mechanic’s lien, bond claim and stop notice provisions

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

California Lien Waivers, Intentionally and Unintentionally Releasing Your Right

Presented by Attorney Michael K. Murray
Lanak & Hanna

Colorado’s Underused Preliminary Notice

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Mechanic’s Liens And Payment Bond Claims In Connecticut

Presented by Paul Fitzgerald, Esq.

What You Need to Know About Delaware Mechanics' Liens

Presented by Jim Huggett, Esq.
Margolis Edelstein

Florida Construction Lien and Bond Claims, The Basics

Presented by Timothy R. Moodhead, Esq.
Wright, Fulford, Moorhead & Brown, P.A.

Florida Statutory Changes Impacting Construction Bond Claims

Presented by Timothy R. Moorhead, Esq.
Wright, Fulford, Moorhead & Brown, P.A.

Mismanaging the Lien and Bond process is not so "Peachy" in Georgia

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Georgia Materialman’s Liens: How to deal with lien waivers

Presented by Emory Potter

Idaho, Residential vs. Commercial Construction is a BIG DEAL

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Illinois Lien Waivers: Understanding the rights being waived in exchange for the promise of payment

Presented by Kori Bazanos, Esq.
Bazanos Law P.C.

Using Mechanic's Lien and Bond Laws to Get Paid on Indiana Construction Projects

Presented by Joshua W. Casselman
Rubin & Levin, P.C.

Louisiana, It’s Not So “Easy” in the Big Easy to Secure Lien Rights

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Maryland- Overlooked Aspects of Lien and Bond Statutes

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM's Secured Transaction Services

Massachusetts Subcontractors and Material Supplier’s Guide to Securing Lien and Bond Rights

Presented by James Sander
Larkin Hoffman

Michigan: Learn the Value in Serving the Preliminary Notice

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Protecting Liens & Bond Collateral in Minnesota

Presented by Jim Sander, Esq.
Larkin Hoffman

Critical Elements of the Mississippi Lien and Bond Statutes

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Making It Easier in Mississippi: New Lien Laws & Statutes Benefit Subcontractors and Suppliers

Presented by Trey Copeland

SHOW ME THE MONEY - How to Use Mechanic’s Liens and Bond Claims in Missouri to Improve Cashflow

Presented by Kevin Seltzer, Esq.
Seltzer & Seltzer, LC

SHOW ME THE MONEY - How to Use Mechanic’s Liens and Bond Claims in Missouri to Improve Cashflow

Presented by Kevin Seltzer, Esq.
Seltzer & Seltzer, LC

Don't GAMBLE with your lien rights: Important things to know about the Nevada Lien and Bond Statutes

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

New Mexico – Preliminary Notices and Mechanic’s Liens - When, Who and Why

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

North Carolina – Notice to the Lien Agent vs. Notice of Subcontract

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Ohio: The Often Overlooked Parts of the Ohio Lien and Bond Statute

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Oklahoma – When Do I Have To vs. When I Should Serve the Preliminary Notice

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Hidden Gems in the Oregon Statute to Help You Get Paid

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

The Life of a Lien in Pennsylvania

Presented by Justin Bayer, Esq.
Kane Pugh, LLP.

South Carolina: When Do I Serve the Preliminary Notice?

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Tennessee Lien and Payment Bond Law

Presented by David O. Huff

Texas Lien Statute – Preparing for the Changes in 2022

Presented by Kathryn “Katy” Baird, Esq.
Andrews Myers PC

The Mechanics of Texas Lien and Bond Claims

Presented by Katy Baird, Esq.
Andrews Myers PC

Weary of Payment Waivers? Tips to Set Your Texas Payment Claim Up for Success!

Presented by Katy Baird
Andrew Myers, P.C.

Utah Lien Law: What You Need to Know!

Presented by Jason H. Robinson
Babcock Scott & Babcock, P.C.

Mechanic’s Lien, Bonds & More Power Tools for Getting Paid in Virginia

Presented by Brian Loffredo, Esq.
Offit Kurman, P.A.

Knowing the Lender in Washington is a HUGE Benefit

Presented by Chris Ring
NACM Secured Transaction Services

Protecting Liens & Bond Collateral in Wisconsin

Presented by James Sander
Larkin Hoffman

Legal Tools for Getting Paid in Wyoming

Presented by Jason Robinson, Esq.
Babcock Scott & Babcock, P.C.

Wyoming Lien Waivers: What You Need to Know

Presented by Jason H. Robinson
Babcock Scott & Babcock, P.C.