In the case law and statutes discussed here, we analyze the breadth of the contractor's lien rights in three scenarios: (1) the contractor performs work for an owner that holds only a leasehold interest in the improved property, (2) the contractor seeks to enforce a lien against more property than just the property on which the work was performed, and (3) the contractor performs work under a contract with an owner that holds a condominium interest.  David W. Zimmerman and Melissa A. Orien

On July 30, 2008, the House passed the compromise conference report of House and Senate version of H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act, by a vote of 424 to 1. The following day the Senate passed the compromise by a vote of 89 to 3, paving the way for enactment. The same day, White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said that President Bush would sign the bill.  Craig Allely and Diego Hunt