Court Fells Claim of Tree Supplier That Failed to Serve Preliminary Notice on Lender
In a recent case, Shady Tree Farms v. Omni Financial, F062924 (May 22, 2012), the California Court of Appeals for the Fifth District held that a…
Is Your Private Works Project a Public Works Project in Disguise?
During my pre-law days in Washington, D.C. I recall a framed needlepoint in my boss’ office which read “Assume Nothing.” It wasn’t just the words, but…
Firm Client, Clif Bar & Company, Awarded LEED Platinum
Long-time Wendel Rosen client, Clif Bar & Company (“Clif Bar”), has been awarded LEED Platinum, for its 115,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Emeryville, California. Designed by…
2012 Construction Forms Now Available Under “Toolbox”
As I mentioned earlier, California’s construction payment statutes, formerly found at California Civil Code sections 3081.1 et seq., will be repealed and recodified beginning July 1, 2012.…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order Calling for the “Greening” of State Buildings
On April 25, 2012, Governor Brown issued Executive Order B-18-12, directing California state agencies and departments to take immediate steps to “green” the state’s buildings, reduce…
The Trustworthiness of Beards
Our firm recently welcomed two new partners to its construction practice group, Roger Hughes and Eric Phillips. Roger, who is on the right, and Eric, who…
Do You Need a Written Change Order on Public Works Projects? The Answer May Surprise You
Occasionally, a case comes across my desk which, while it may not venture into new areas of the law, provides a good summary of existing law. …
What’s In a Name? Part II
Earlier, I reported on a case decided by the California Court of Appeals for the Third District, Ball v. Steadfast-BLK, 196 Cal.App.4th 694 (2011), in which the Court…
Public Entity Not Entitled to Recover Attorney’s Fees in Stop Notice Enforcement Action
One of the few statutory payment remedies available to subcontractors and others who provide labor, services, equipment and/or materials on public works projects is the stop…
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General Contractor Which Retained Control Over Jobsite May be Liable for Injuries Sustained by Third Tier Subcontractor
Nearly 20 years ago the California Supreme Court decided Privette v. Superior Court, 5 Cal.4th 689 (1993), in which it held that a property owner who…
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