The Prompt Payment Rollercoaster
This past year we wrote about a case involving California’s prompt payment laws and the current state of confusion with the prompt payment statutes which are scattered throughout the…
California Supreme Court Shifts Gears on “Reverse CEQA”
The California Supreme Court has shifted gears on so-called “reverse CEQA” under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The Supreme Court, in a much-anticipated decision, in California…
California’s Labor Enforcement Task Force Continues to Set Fire to the Underground Economy
If you’re a fan of the Hunger Games trilogy, either the books or the movies, you’re likely familiar with “The Hob,” the black market in District 12 where…
California Supreme Court Raises the Bar on Dangerous Conditions on Public Property Claims
Earlier we wrote about the affirmative defense of “design immunity” which can be used by public entities to shield themselves from personal injury claims dangerous conditions on…
Construction Industry Trends to Watch in 2016
We all love new year’s predictions, or at least I do. This past week, Construction Drive issued its 10 Construction Industry Trends to Watch in 2016.…
2016 California Employment Law Update
A new year sometimes means a new start and a blank slate. Not so for California employers who tend to review their policies and practices to…
California Bid Protests: Responsiveness and Materiality
It can be a rough and tumble world out there.* And in the case of public works construction in California, this includes bid disputes. California’s competitive…
Don’t Forget to Cross Your “Ts” and Dot Your “I-9s” When Hiring Employees
You just need to look around you to know that construction is once again booming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the construction industry…
Wendel Rosen’s Construction Practice Group Welcomes Quinlan Tom
There’s been more cheer than usual at Wendel Rosen’s Construction Practice Group this holiday season. Earlier this month, Quinlan Tom, a construction and business attorney, joined…
DIR Reminds Public Works Contractors to Renew Registrations Before January 1, 2016 to Avoid Hefty Penalty
I know. You’re busy. Perhaps even a bit overwhelmed. You’ve got trees to trim, halls to deck with boughs of holly, and when you throw in…
That Boilerplate Language May Just Land You in Hot Water
The following post originally appeared in my partner Kevin Brodehl‘s informative blog, Money and Dirt. If you’re involved in real estate investment, development and/or secured lending in California, it’s a must read. While…
2016 California Construction Law Update
The California State Legislature saw the introduction of 2,297 bills during the first half of the 2015-2016 legislative session of which 1,010 bills were signed into…
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