Thinking of Underbidding a Project in Order to Get the Work? Don’t.
It’s been a tough few years in the construction industry. Many contractors, faced with fewer jobs and more competition, are tempted to underbid projects in order…
Indemnity Provisions After SB 474
As I wrote in my 2013 Construction Law Update, among the new laws taking effect in 2013 is new indemnity legislation – SB 474. SB 474…
Contractor Who Lost on Promissory Estoppel Claim But Wins on Breach of Contract Claim, Entitled to Attorney’s Fees
There are battles and then there are wars. If you win enough battles (or, sometimes, the battle) you will win the war; but simply winning a battle (or,…
New Disability Access Law Targets Abusive Lawsuits
Earlier this month, in my 2013 California Construction Law Update post, I wrote about SB 1186, a new law that targets abusive disability access lawsuits. Two…
Twas the Night Before Christmas (legal version)
By Unknown Author Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter “the House”)…
Unlicensed Contractor Required to Disgorge All Money Received
Most California contractors are familiar with Business and Professions Code section 7031. And if you’re not, you should. Variously described by California Court’s as “draconian,” “harsh[…
2013 California Construction Law Update
Over 4,000 bills were introduced in the California State Legislature during the 2011-2012 legislative session. Of these bills, 996 made it to Governor Brown’s desk, of…
CSLB Warns of Scam Targeting Licensed Contractors and Applicants
The California Contractor’s State License Board (“CSLB”) has issued an industry alert to California-licensed contractors about to renew current licenses or anyone who has either applied…
October 2012 Update to CEB’s Office Leasing: Drafting and Negotiating the Lease Now Available
The Continuing Education of the Bar of California has published its October 2012 update to Office Leasing: Drafting and Negotiating the Lease. I have been honored…
Completed and Accepted Doctrine Extended to Architects
Architects have one more reason to celebrate this holiday season. In a case decided this past month, the California Court of Appeals held that architects are…
California Construction Law Blog Goes to the Movies
California Construction Law Blog (i.e., me) is off this week. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you to all of you who…
Wendel Rosen’s Open House 2012
At Wendel Rosen we’re not the kind of lawyers (read: your typical lawyers) who can only talk about their latest win in court (of course, we…
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