Payment Bond Surety Entitled to Award of Attorneys’ Fees Although Defended by Principal

For contractors involved in California public works projects the scenario is not uncommon: The general contractor awarded the public works project is required to obtain a…

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,…

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. …

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…

2012 California Construction Law Update – Part 3

Part 3 (and final) of my 2012 California Construction Law Update discusses legislation enacted in 2010 but which goes into effect on July 1, 2012, which…

2012 California Construction Law Update – Part 2

Part 2 of my 2012 California Construction Law Update discusses several new laws which are intended to provide relief to the state’s hard hit construction industry, provide…