Promissory Estoppel and Public Works Bid Disputes in California. Sooo You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance!
Lloyd: What do you think the chances are of a guy like you and girl like me ending up together? Mary: Well Lloyd, that’s difficult to say.…
The Road to Rio 2016: Zika, Super Bacteria, and Construction Delays. Sounds Like Everything is Going as Planned
Athletes began to arrive at the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday in anticipation of the 2016 Summer Olympics which begin on August 5th. Perhaps the…
Shaken? Stirred? A Primer on License Bond Claims in California
Shaken? Stirred? A bit hot under the tuxedo collar perhaps? Maybe it’s time for a martini. Or two. When your project’s a mess, your contractor isn’t…
CSLB Announces New Online Home Improvement Salespersons Registration Process
As we reported on earlier (as in last year) the California Contractors State License Board was in the process of revamping its Home Improvement Salesperson registration process…
An Owner’s Guide to Notices of Completion, Cessation and Non-Responsibility
We talk a lot about contractors on the California Construction Law Blog. Owners? Not so much. So, owners, this one’s for you. Why are Notices of Completion,…
A Tax Guide for California Construction Contractors
The California State Board of Equalization (“BOE”) has published an online guide to help contractors with tax issues unique to their businesses. The online guide – Tax Guide…
CSLB Reminds Public Works Contractors to Maintain Certified Payroll and Renew Their DIR Public Works Registrations
A friendly reminder from the California Contractors State License Board . . . June 2, 2016 CSLB #16-05 Public Works Contractors, Don’t Let State-Required Payroll Records…
Insurer’s Attempt to Shift Cost of Defense to Another Insurer Found Void as to Public Policy
While construction can sometimes be risky, construction litigation is almost always expensive. This volatile mix of risk and expense has made risk shifting, through indemnity and…
Do Change Orders Need to be in Writing and Other Things That Might Surprise You
You’ve likely heard it before or maybe you’ve even said it yourself: “Go ahead and get started, we’ll get you a change order later.” The only…
Governor Brown Signs Legislation Aimed at Curbing ADA Accessibility Abuses in California
This past week Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 269. The new law is the latest attempt to curb lawsuits brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act…
Wendel Rosen’s Rebuilding Together Oakland Project 2016
While not everyone at our firm may know construction law, that doesn’t mean we don’t know construction. Each April, friends, family and colleagues of Wendel Rosen…
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