What Will the Future Hold for the Construction Industry?

As we enter into the last week of April, many are wondering if the shelter in place orders issued by Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa,…

Aaand . . . the Coronavirus News Just Keeps Coming

On Friday, six Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley issued new orders requiring the use of face coverings when in public. The six Bay Area…

And Yet One More Thing to Add to Your List of “Uncertainties”

We’re at war. One fought from the confines of our homes. As we enter into week four of California’s “shelter in place” order, and with experts…

The CARES Act in Brief

It’s been a surreal ride over the past few weeks and it looks like it’s going to get worse over the next few weeks. So, first…

Six Bay Area Counties, and the City of Berkeley, Extend and Tighten “Shelter in Place” Orders

Corona (beer) all day, every day wouldn’t be a bad way to go. But Coronavirus all day, every day is a bit much. Here’s the latest:…

Sick Leave, Paid Time Off, and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Unemployment claims hit a historic high this past week as 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits. To give you some context, this is not only…

A Few Things You Might Consider Doing Instead of Binging on Netflix

Governments throughout the world have issued “shelter in place” orders requiring that residents stay at home except for “essential” purposes. As a result, in the United…

It Was a Wild Week for Just About Everyone. Ok, Make that Everyone

It was a crazy week last week as the number of coronavirus cases in the United States jumped to 32,783 cases as of Sunday, from 3,680…

Coronavirus, Force Majeure, and Delay and Time-Impact Claims

It’s scary, uncertain times as the world grasps with how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic that has now spread to every continent on the globe…

Sometimes You Just Need to Call it a Day: Court Finds That Contractor Not Entitled to Recover Costs After Public Works Contract is Invalidated

January was a tough month in the courts for Hensel Phelps Construction Company. Hot off the heels of Hensel Phelps Construction Co. v. Superior Court, a…

Contract’s Definition of “Substantial Completion” Does Not Apply to Third Party for Purposes of SOL, Holds Court of Appeal

Those of you in the construction industry know that the two primary statutes of limitation are the 4-year year statute of limitations for patent defects and…

Lease-Leaseback Fight Continues

It’s like the rematch between Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed. In the right corner we have the California Taxpayers Action Network. In the left corner, Taber…