The Small Stuff: Small Claims Court and Limited Civil Court Jurisdictional Limits
Sometimes the small stuff matters. And when it comes to legal disputes this can pose a problem for clients as well as their attorneys because litigation…
Construction Contractor “Mean Tweets” Edition
Back in the day, if someone had a problem with you the rules of school yard jungle dictated that they had better tell it to your…
What Construction Contractors Should Know About the California Government Claims Act
If you work on state or local public works projects in California you should have at least a basic understanding of the Government Claims Act formerly…
What You Need to Know About CARB’s In-Use Off-Road Diesel Regulations
In November 2022, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved amendments to . . . wait for it . . . its “In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleet”…
Courts Will Not Second-Guess Public Entities When it Comes to Design Immunity
It was a bizarre confluence of events. Jorgen Stufkosky was driving on SR-154 in Santa Ynez, California. Martha Aguayo was driving on the same highway ahead…
There’s the 5 Second Rule, But Have You Heard of the 5 Year Rule?
They’re called deadlines for a reason. Usually, because something really bad could happen if you fail to meet the deadline. For those in the construction industry,…
AAA Revises its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures
This one ice for the lawyers. Or for those of you who are claims-minded . . . Effective March 1, 2024, the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”)…
Government Claims Act Does Not Apply to Actions Solely Seeking Declaratory Relief and Not Monetary Relief
Perhaps it should come as no surprise, but public entities get special treatment under the law, and when filing a claim against a public entity, in…
Contractor Prevails in Part Against CalOSHA in Valley Fever Case
Fever. Specifically, Valley fever. Caused by the fungus Coccidioides. It lives in the top two to 12 inches of soil, can become airborne when the soil…
AGC’s 2024 Construction Outlook. Infrastructure is Bright but Office-Geddon is Not
The Associated General Contractors of America has issued its 2024 Construction Outlook. According to its survey of construction contractors throughout the United States, contractors have a…
Homeowner Who Wins Case Against Swimming Pool Contractor Gets a Splash of Cold Water When it Comes to Attorneys’ Fees
Looking outside as of late it seems like the glorious, sun-drenched days of Summer are just a nostalgic memory of days long gone. So, to bring…
9th Circuit Plumbs Through the Federal and State False Claims Acts
You may have heard of the False Claims Act and know that it penalizes companies and individuals in contract with the government who present false claims.…
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