The Project “Completion” Paradox in California
We’ve written before about why the date of “completion” on a California construction project is important, and why, if I may be blunt, determining that date…
To Be or Not to Be – Subdivision Bonds Does Not a Public Works Project, Make it Be
“To be, or not to be, that is the question— whether ’tis Nobler in the mind to suffer the Slings and Arrows of outrageous Fortune, or…
If it Walks Like a Duck and Talks Like a Duck . . . it May Just be a Goose
If you’re involved in public works projects you know that direct contractors are required to furnish payment bonds on public works projects exceeding $25,000. If a…
Understanding the Surety Bond Claims Process
The following guest post is from Sara Aisenberg, Director of Educational Outreach at SuretyBonds.com, a nationwide surety bond producer that helps contractors fulfill their bonding requirements.…
Payment Bonds. Bonds For the Not So Criminally Inclined
I’m going to venture a guess that most of the readers of the California Construction Law Blog have not spent time in jail (or, at least,…
Shaken, Not Stirred: Bonds, Bonds and More Bonds
Bonds. James Bonds. There have been six James Bonds in the 22 Bond films released to date. I’ve seen each of them. My dad used to…
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…
Who Says Actions Speak Louder Than Words?
Contractors who work in the public works arena are aware that under California Civil Code section 3247 [which will be recodified at Civil Code section 9550…
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…
