Maria Plumtree and Mike Gray have been selected as Fellows of the Construction Lawyers Society of America The Construction Lawyers Society of America is an invitation-only, international…

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…

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…

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…

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 is impacting the construction industry in many ways. It is a moving target and unpredictable to say the least, and this may very well…

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….

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…

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….

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…