Stoel Rives is excited to announce the 2024 update of The Construction Lien in Washington: A Legal Analysis for the Construction Industry, first published in 2015. This comprehensive guide covers recent case law, statutory changes, and critical lien procedures. It serves as an essential resource for contractors, developers, attorneys, and other industry professionals navigating lien rights and remedies.

Highlights of the 2024 update include:

• Analysis of recent court decisions interpreting lien statutes, including marking project boundaries and joining parties in lien foreclosure actions.
• Overview of a new Washington statute (effective July 2024) limiting retainage and requiring timely payments on private projects.
• Practical steps for recording, foreclosing, and defending lien claims under RCW Chapter 60.04.
• Guidance on lien-like remedies for public projects.
• Strategies to mitigate rising risks from inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages.

Download the updated treatise for a comprehensive look at lien law, and join our Lien Law Webinar on December 10th for key takeaways and practical insights.