Expert Troubles? Look No Further Than to Sir Isaac Newton

Experts. Love ’em. Hate ’em. But you need ’em. Particularly in complex litigation matters, including, many construction cases. But how do you keep that wily opposing…

A Construction Case for the Rats: Now Ain’t That a Kick in the Head

Usually, I write about cases because I find them “interesting.” And by interesting, I mean that in the most clinically (to most) boring way because they…

California Court of Appeals Says, “We Like Eich(leay)!”

Time is money. And nowhere can than be best observed than on a construction project. Project delays can mean lost profits for owners, liquidated damages for…

Not So Fast: Employers Must Reimburse for Miles and Other Business Expenses Incurred By Employees

From parachuting into a remote location in Azerbaijan to jumping skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi to drone dodging in the streets of Los Angeles, the latest Fast…

Is it the Dawning of the Age of Strict Products Liability for Contractors in California?

It was the Age of Aquarius. And everything was changing. Politically, socially . . . and legally. Through the 19th Century the doctrine of caveat emptor,…

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…