Tips for Contractors Who Want to Help Rebuild After the California Wildfires
I received a call from one of my contractor clients this past week to see what he could do to help those affected by California’s North…
Wendel Rosen Attorneys Named as Fellows of the Construction Lawyers Society of America
Wendel Rosen is proud to announce that two of its attorneys, Garret Murai and Quinlan Tom, have been named as Fellows of the Construction Lawyers Society…
Construction Companies Can Be Liable for “Secondary Exposure” of Asbestos to Household Members
The history of asbestos regulation in the United States is complicated. Prior to the 1970s, asbestos-containing materials used in construction was widespread. In 1971, when…
Wage Theft Investigations and Citations in the Construction Industry
This month we share some cautionary tales for employers in the construction industry. During the past several months the California Labor Commissioner has cited or filed…
When Your “Private” Project Suddenly Turns into a “Public” Project. Hint: It Doesn’t Necessarily Turn on Public Financing or Construction
In 1931, during the Great Depression, the federal government enacted the Davis-Bacon Act to help workers on federal construction projects. The Davis-Bacon Act, also known…
Unlicensed Contractor Shoots for the Stars . . . Sputters on Takeoff
Elon Musk . . . Eccentric engineer. Technology billionaire. And, now, litigation bad ass. Frequent readers of the California Construction Law Blog know that we’ve talked…
California Court of Appeal: Inserting The Phrase “Ongoing Operations” In An Additional Endorsement Is Not Enough to Preclude Coverage for Completed Operations
In a victory for additional insureds, a California appeals court held, in Pulte Home Corp. v. American Safety Indemnity Co., Cal.Ct.App. (4th Dist.), Docket No.…
Wendel Rosen Construction Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers
Two members of Wendel Rosen’s Construction Practice Group were recognized recently. Garret Murai was selected for inclusion in the 2017 list of Northern California Super Lawyers and…
What You Need to Know About Additional Insured Endorsements
A well-drafted insurance clause is an integral part of a construction contract because it sets forth a subcontractor’s obligations to add the general contractor to its…
Amid the Chaos, Trump Signs Executive Order Streamlining Environmental Permitting and Disbands Infrastructure Council
We’ve been trying to stay focused here at the California Construction Law Blog. But it’s been hard. This past week, a couple of new developments took…
Wendel Employment Seminar: Higher Than a Kite? Bringing the Workplace Down to Earth
If you’re in or near the San Francisco Bay Area and interested in learning more about workplace drug and alcohol policies come and join us in…
Lease-Leaseback Battle Continues as First District Court of Appeals Sides with Contractor and School District
Earlier, we wrote about Davis v. Fresno United School District (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 261, a Fifth District California Court of Appeals decision that sent shock waves through the school…
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