The Metaphysics of When an Accident is an “Accident” (or Not) Under Your Insurance Policy
As an undergrad, I remember taking an introductory philosophy class. When we came to the chapter on metaphysics our professor asked what makes an apple an…
Insurance Attorney Gary Barrera Joins Wendel Rosen’s Construction Practice Group
Wendel Rosen’s Construction Practice Group welcomes a new member to our band of merry men (and women), Gary Barrera. Gary, an insurance attorney, has extensive experience…
The A, B and C’s of Contracting and Self-Performing Work Under California’s Contractor’s License Law
The California Contractors State License Board issues licenses in three general classifications: Class A – General Engineering Contractors; Class B – General Building Contractors; and Class C…
President Trump Issues Executive Order on Apprenticeships
Perhaps it was only apropos. This past month, President Trump, former reality show host of The Apprentice, signed an executive order calling for more money and a…
AIA Releases Decennial 2017 Updates to its Contracts Suites
The American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) suite of design and construction documents are among the most popular industry form contracts. Every ten years the AIA reviews…
Trump’s Infrastructure Weak
This past week was President Trump’s “Infrastructure Week.” A week dedicated, according to the White House’s official blog, “to addressing America’s crumbling infrastructure” and to try…
Indemnitor Owes Indemnity Even Where Indemnitee is Actively Negligent, California Court Holds
Indemnity provisions are one of the most fought over provisions in design and construction contracts. But while parties generally understand the intent behind indemnity provisions —…
Wendel Rosen’s Rebuilding Together Oakland Project 2017
At Wendel Rosen not only do we know construction law, we know construction. Each April, friends, family and colleagues of Wendel Rosen come together to give back…
President Trump’s “Buy American, Hire American” Executive Order and the Construction Industry
“We will have two simple rules when it comes to this massive rebuilding effort, buy American and hire American” – President Donald Trump On April 18,…
California Supreme Court Finds that When it Comes to Intentional Interference Claims, Public Works Projects are Just Different, Special Even
Earlier, we reported on a California Court of Appeals decision – Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. v. American Asphalt South, Inc. – which held for the…
Occurrence-Based Insurance Policies and Claims-Made Insurance Policies – There’s a Crucial Difference
I’ve yet to find reading through an insurance policy on anyone’s “bucket list.” But read them you should. Or have your attorney read through them (wink,…
President Trump Repeals Contractor “Blacklisting” Rule
Former President Obama’s so-called “Blacklisting” rule was short-lived. On Monday, President Trump signed a joint resolution eliminating the rule, which had required bidders on federal projects…
