Contractor loses arbitration victory due to licensing violation |
Construction
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Aug. 2, 2024 |
Second lawsuit against roofing contractor barred by claim preclusion |
Construction
|
Jul. 8, 2024 |
Brown v. Beach House Design & Development provides a cautionary tale for contractors |
Construction,
Torts/Personal Injury
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May 7, 2024 |
The fall of the Privette doctrine in landlord-tenant relationships |
Real Estate/Development
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Apr. 8, 2024 |
California court interprets ‘good faith dispute’ exception for prompt payment penalties |
Construction,
Contracts
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Mar. 13, 2024 |
Payment bond sureties’ right to attorneys’ fees clarified |
Construction
|
Feb. 5, 2024 |
When it comes to collective bargaining agreements, PAGA is just different |
Labor/Employment
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Jan. 9, 2024 |
A rural water district, arsenic-laden drinking water, and a story you can’t make up |
Contracts
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Dec. 18, 2023 |
ABC, It's Easy As 123 - Or Is It Really Under The Mejia Case? |
Labor/Employment
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Nov. 15, 2023 |
Questioning protocols of an expert witness takes a turn |
Construction,
Evidence,
Expert Advice
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Oct. 10, 2023 |
Trees cut down by unlicensed contractors may make a sound, but not the sounds of money |
Construction,
Contracts
|
Sep. 11, 2023 |
An opposing party’s payment of jury fees doesn’t guarantee a right to trial |
Constitutional Law,
Law Practice
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Aug. 10, 2023 |
Unwritten construction contracts are as risky as a triple dog dare and a frozen pole |
Contracts
|
Jul. 7, 2023 |
Supreme Court remands Palos Verdes bicycle accident case back to trial court, to address failure to warn claim |
Government,
Torts/Personal Injury
|
Jun. 7, 2023 |
Three insurance firms battle it out over indemnification |
Insurance
|
May 4, 2023 |
A case study in what not to do when amending complaints |
Appellate Practice,
Civil Procedure,
Law Practice
|
Apr. 10, 2023 |
Pending-license, construction company not subject to B&P Code 7031 |
Constitutional Law,
Government
|
Mar. 9, 2023 |
Subcontractor not bound to arbitrate under incorporation clause |
Construction,
Litigation & Arbitration
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Feb. 6, 2023 |
Post-settlement third party reports are likely binding |
Alternative Dispute Resolution,
Construction
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Jan. 11, 2023 |
Simple construction dispute turns into ugly McMansion of a case |
Construction,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
|
Dec. 14, 2022 |
Insurance contract terms can push its coverage off a cliff |
Construction,
Insurance
|
Nov. 9, 2022 |
Design immunity doesn’t always shield liability from failure to warn |
Civil Litigation,
Government,
Torts/Personal Injury
|
Oct. 4, 2022 |
Hypothetical scenarios don’t create standing |
Appellate Practice,
California Courts of Appeal,
Law Practice
|
Sep. 7, 2022 |
Municipal design immunity is tough to beat, even for the injured |
Appellate Practice,
Law Practice
|
Aug. 8, 2022 |
The Right to Repair Act – when and for whom does it apply? |
California Courts of Appeal,
Civil Litigation,
Torts/Personal Injury
|
Jul. 6, 2022 |
Prime contractors need to ensure subcontractors are licensed |
Civil Litigation,
Contracts
|
Jun. 2, 2022 |
Job order contracting and public works projects |
Contracts,
Land Use,
Real Estate/Development
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May 4, 2022 |
Multiple mechanics liens, is it offense or defense who prevails? |
Contracts
|
Apr. 5, 2022 |
Despite admission, roadway contractor can’t avoid liability |
California Courts of Appeal,
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Mar. 8, 2022 |
Unlicensed contractor work can lead to nasty disputes, harsh remedies |
California Courts of Appeal,
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Feb. 8, 2022 |
Lien, lien, lien on me, and don't forget your attorney fees |
California Courts of Appeal,
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Jan. 4, 2022 |
What’s ‘willful’ when it comes to construction litigation? |
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Dec. 7, 2021 |
Beware: Higher-tiered parties can be liable for interfering with lower-tiered parties’ contracts |
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Nov. 9, 2021 |
Ruling weighs in on harsh, unjust, draconian and enforceable remedy |
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Oct. 5, 2021 |
Cautionary tale: unlicensed contractor dodges a bullet |
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Sep. 8, 2021 |
Insurers’ obligations versus indemnitees’ obligations |
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Aug. 3, 2021 |
Construction Corner: Enter equitable subrogation |
California Courts of Appeal,
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Jul. 15, 2021 |
Construction Corner: ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ edition |
Construction
|
Jun. 2, 2021 |
Ruling examines enforceability of ‘pay-when-paid’ provisions |
Construction
|
May 5, 2021 |
Mechanics liens, real property and contractual interest |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction
|
Apr. 8, 2021 |
‘Substantial completion’ in construction defect cases |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction
|
Mar. 2, 2021 |
A major difference in construction payment remedies? Timing. |
Civil Litigation,
Constitutional Law
|
Feb. 3, 2021 |
Under what circumstances may a party ‘supplement’ its experts? |
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Jan. 5, 2021 |
Can a public entity demand substitution of a subcontractor? |
California Courts of Appeal,
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Dec. 3, 2020 |
Appellate ruling confirms duty to defend is immediate |
Appellate Practice,
Construction
|
Nov. 4, 2020 |
Privette doctrine rulings could be an appellate split in the making |
Civil Litigation,
Construction,
Torts/Personal Injury
|
Oct. 6, 2020 |
B&P Section 7031: A powerful remedy, but not a shield |
Construction
|
Sep. 2, 2020 |
Fairness does not always follow justice, including in construction law |
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Aug. 4, 2020 |
When are contractor actions ‘willful’ under enforcement statutes? |
California Courts of Appeal,
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Jul. 1, 2020 |
Beware the difference between design, performance specifications |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction
|
Jun. 3, 2020 |
Substitution hearings under the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act |
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
May 7, 2020 |
Give pause before requesting ‘damages according to proof’ |
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Apr. 14, 2020 |
When insurers stand in the shoes of insureds for all purposes |
Civil Litigation,
Construction,
Insurance
|
Mar. 5, 2020 |
Ruling in defect case is a lesson in purchase agreement drafting |
Civil Litigation,
Construction
|
Feb. 4, 2020 |
Contractor receives not one, but two lumps of coal |
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Jan. 3, 2020 |
Class actions under California’s Right to Repair Act |
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Dec. 5, 2019 |
Privette won’t always shield general contractors from liability |
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Nov. 11, 2019 |
It’s tough to be a concrete supplier under California labor laws |
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Oct. 8, 2019 |
Can losing bidders ever recover preparation costs? |
Construction
|
Sep. 4, 2019 |
When homeowners can find themselves liable as an employer |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction
|
Aug. 6, 2019 |
Federal construction contractors, prevailing wages and SB 954 |
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals,
Construction,
Labor/Employment,
Civil Litigation
|
Jul. 2, 2019 |
Before heading to court, read the directions (or here, statutes) |
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Jun. 7, 2019 |
Ruling should put an end to confusion over prompt-payment laws |
|
May 7, 2019 |
Ruling highlights rationale of the design immunity defense |
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Apr. 4, 2019 |
Liability for injuries to employees of an independent contractor |
|
Mar. 6, 2019 |
Actual and economic damages in construction defect cases |
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Feb. 6, 2019 |
Suggestion for your 2019 reading list: Your insurance policy |
Construction,
Insurance,
Civil Litigation
|
Jan. 3, 2019 |
Designing claims against architects |
|
Dec. 5, 2018 |
Litigating construction cases can be like making sausages |
Civil Rights,
Construction
|
Nov. 5, 2018 |
The complicated history of asbestos regulation in the United States |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Oct. 2, 2018 |
Are you sure that private project isn’t public works? |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Sep. 6, 2018 |
Elon Musk: Eccentric engineer. Technology billionaire. And now, litigation savant |
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Aug. 13, 2018 |
Insuring ongoing operations |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction,
Insurance,
Civil Litigation
|
Jul. 10, 2018 |
California courts are wrestling with lease-leaseback posers |
Construction,
Government,
Civil Litigation
|
Jun. 12, 2018 |
State Supreme Court mends split on contractor-subcontractor disputes |
California Supreme Court,
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
May 17, 2018 |
Can an intentional act really result in an accident? |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction,
Insurance,
Civil Litigation
|
May 8, 2018 |
A win for broad indemnity (and defense) provisions |
Appellate Practice,
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Apr. 10, 2018 |
Despite loss in Right to Repair Act ruling, homeowners have options |
Real Estate/Development,
California Courts of Appeal,
California Supreme Court,
Construction
|
Mar. 13, 2018 |
Intentional interference claims and losing bidders |
California Supreme Court,
Construction,
Corporate,
Civil Litigation
|
Feb. 13, 2018 |
A lesson on the possibility of coverage existing |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction,
Insurance,
Civil Litigation
|
Jan. 11, 2018 |
How far will litigants stretch Right to Repair Act ruling? |
Appellate Practice,
California Supreme Court,
Construction,
Corporate
|
Dec. 12, 2017 |
When the Right to Repair Act applies to suppliers |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction
|
Nov. 7, 2017 |
The original intent of the Privette doctrine |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Oct. 10, 2017 |
Indemnity provisions: a powerful tool in a contractor’s toolkit |
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Sep. 12, 2017 |
Subcontractors and indemnity provisions |
Construction,
Civil Litigation
|
Aug. 8, 2017 |
Ruling shows the battle of the many construction contracts |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction,
Contracts
|
Jul. 11, 2017 |
'Buy American, Hire American' and construction in California |
Real Estate/Development
|
Jun. 8, 2017 |
'Buy American, Hire American' and construction in California |
Construction
|
Jun. 6, 2017 |
Promissory estoppel claims and public works bid disputes |
California Courts of Appeal,
Construction,
Corporate
|
May 10, 2017 |
Courts won't enforce it just because it's in your policy |
Insurance
|
Apr. 12, 2017 |
California's gender-neutral bathroom law takes effect |
Civil Rights
|
Mar. 7, 2017 |
New public works project dispute resolution process |
Construction
|
Feb. 15, 2017 |
Prompt payment statutes are a shield, not a sword |
Perspective
|
Jan. 11, 2017 |
'Tis the season of giving, but not for contractors |
GC Email
|
Dec. 14, 2016 |
When is your project 'complete' under California law? |
Perspective
|
Nov. 9, 2016 |
California protects contractor payments, but with a price |
Construction
|
Oct. 12, 2016 |
When liability reaches project owners |
Construction
|
Sep. 14, 2016 |