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First there was “Prince.” Then there was “The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.” Then there was “The Artist Formerly Known as Prince (Because he Changed His Name to…
First there was “Prince.” Then there was “The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.” Then there was “The Artist Formerly Known as Prince (Because he Changed His Name to…
Thank you to my partner Garret Murai for giving me the opportunity to post again on his excellent California Construction Law Blog. I am the author/editor…
Indemnity clauses are one of the most negotiated (and litigated) provisions in a construction contract. They’re also one of the least understood. But we’re here to dissect it…
New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep. In fact, studies (which I have a sneaking suspicion may have been paid for by the tobacco, donut and…
I’ve been good this year. Not great mind you, but good, and good is the standard, right? So, here’s my construction law wish list this holiday…
One question I get fairly often when drafting or reviewing construction contracts is what provisions, if any, are required in construction contracts in California. This is, of course, different…
California courts have variously described Business and Professions Code section 7031 as “draconian,” “harsh[ ]“and “[u]njust[ ],” but nonetheless enforceable. Section 7031 both (1) prohibits unlicensed or improperly licensed contractors…
Until recently, federal contractors and their attorneys were hollering foul following a U.S. Court of Federal Claims decision in 2011 which held that contractors on federal construction…
The California Contractors State License Board (“CSLB”) has released a new complaint form aimed at illegal contractor advertising. Under California Business and Professions Code section 7048,…
It’s rare for state Supreme Courts to hear construction cases. Rarer still are construction cases heard by the Supremes. ← No, not those Supremes. “The” Supremes.…
It’s fairly common, particularly for new developments, for public entities to require that the developer agree to construct, install or pay for improvements such as roads,…
“Just ’cause I said it, don’t mean that I meant it. People say crazy things.” – Adele, Rumour Has It. Maybe in Adele’s world, but not…