California Appellate Court Limits Subcontractors Duty To Pay General Contractors Defense Fees
On July 23, 2020, the California Appellate Court affirmed a judgment against Travelers in a case titled Carter, et al. v. Pulte Home Corp., after finding…
Regulators Bar Encino Contractor from Offering PACE Loans
A state regulator has barred contractor Eco Technology from offering PACE loans that fund water and energy efficient home improvements like low-flush toilets and solar panels. Attorneys…
COVID-19: CRITICAL ACTION ITEMS FOR A CONTRACTOR
This article was written by Mike Gray Esq. Partner This is the calm before the storm. It is very likely that contractors will face any…
COVID-19 IMPACT: PROJECT DELAYS AND THE PIVOTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PROVISIONS YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND
This article was written by Mike Gray Esq. Partner Covid-19 is having significant impacts on the construction industry ranging from project delays to complete project…
COVID-19 IMPACT: GIVE PROPER NOTICE IF YOU EXPECT TO GET PAID!
Covid-19 is impacting the construction industry in many ways. It is a moving target and unpredictable to say the least, and this may very well…
Subcontractor Wins In Important Payment Related Court Ruling!
In a recent victory for California subcontractors, the Appellate Court in Crosno v. Travelers clarified the limitations of “pay-when-paid” clauses in public works projects involving payment bonds….
Covid-19 Impact: Watch Your Mechanics Lien Deadlines
The time period for recording mechanic’s liens runs from “completion” of a project, but what exactly does that mean? Generally, contractors must record their mechanic’s…
Material Suppliers Are Exempt From The Stay At Home Order
Governor Newsom has inserted clarifying language, to confirm what was already believed, that material suppliers in construction are exempt from the stay at home order….
Avoiding Employees Or Jobsites Being Stopped By Local Jurisidcitions
The trade contractor’s organization CALPASC is hearing of some local building inspectors attempting to shut down jobsites because of the inspectors belief proper safety measures are not…
New CA Critical Infrastructure List – It Is Even Better For Contractors!!!
New Order Governor Newsom’s Office last night (March 20, 2020) released an update on his Executive Order Providing clarification on the “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers”…
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