Say it Ain’t So Joe! – Developer Learns There is More Than One Meaning for SOL
I was in trial last month. I couldn’t have asked for a better judge. Smart, fair . . . and witty. During the pretrial conference, opposing…
U.S. Green Building Council – Northern California’s GreenerBuilder 2013 Conference
I will be on a panel discussing Performance Contracting at the U.S. Green Building Council – Northern California’s (“USGBC-NC”) GreenerBuilder 2013 conference in South San Francisco…
The Most Amazing Construction Projects in the World
Cool infographic from Rock & Dirt on the most amazing construction projects still around:
What You Need to Know About ISO’s New Additional Insured Endorsements
We all like “free,” right? Free samples at Costco. Jamba Juice’s buy one, get one free deals. Free wi-fi at your neighborhood Starbucks. And, if you’re…
Stop Payment Notices: The Lesser Known Construction Payment Remedy
My kid sister was popular in high school. Student body council. Check. Member of nearly every campus organization except the Latin and Chess clubs. Check. Always…
Skirts at the Construction Site
Or, kilts rather . . .
The Mechanics of Mechanics Liens
One of the most effective payment remedies for direct contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers is the mechanics lien. First conceived by Thomas Jefferson to encourage construction…
Sharp Elbows, Slapbacks and the Law
“Boggling” said the trial court judge. “[I]t totally boggles my mind, because you could agree to anything, anything . . .” And that’s exactly what they…
How to Establish a Construction Company in California
The following guest post (our first) is from Danielle Rodabaugh, Director of Educational Outreach at SuretyBonds.com. Their name, like ours, pretty much says it all. SuretyBonds.com…
Preliminary Notices – Why the Little Things Matter
Sometimes the little things matter . . . a lot. Such is the case with preliminary notices, formerly known as preliminary 20-day notices. I know, I…
A (Somewhat) Visual Guide to What’s New in California Construction Law
This past week I gave a presentation with two of my colleagues – Roger Hughes, the head of our firm’s Construction Practice Group, and Peter Laufenberg,…
It Was the Best of Times, it Was the Worst of Times
When was the last time you read your insurance policy? Anyone? Hands? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? I don’t blame you. Reading an insurance policy can be like…
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