Design Professional Liens: Gone But Not Forgotten
As I’ve mentioned in a few of my posts, there will be a number of changes to California’s mechanic’s lien laws beginning July 1, 2012. Among…
Lessons in Bankruptcy
It’s been a rough few years in the construction industry, not only for contractors, but for owners as well. Not only have many contractors had to…
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…
Recording of Lis Pendens Does Not Constitute Slander of Title Even Where Lis Pendens is Expunged
A colleague of mine has a jackalope mounted on the wall of his office. A jackalope, if you haven’t seen one before, is a combination of…
What’s In a Name?
“What’s in a name?” This was the question posed in a recent case decided by the California Court of Appeals involving a contractor doing business under the fictitious…
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