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Generally, once a mechanics lien is recorded, a lien claimant must file an action to foreclose on the lien within 90 days of the recording date.  If a claimant fails to file an action within that time period, his or her lien...

Under California law, contractors and materialmen may record a mechanics’ lien against real property when improvements are made “at the instance” of the owner or his agent.  But what happens if the improvements are...

In order for a subcontractor or material supplier (who does not have a contractual relationship with a general contractor on a public works project) to collect unpaid invoices through a stop notice or payment bond, they must...

Over the past few months, proof of service affidavits have come across my desk bearing signatures that were obviously the product of a rubber stamp. In fact, one “signature” was stamped in block letters. Clearly, the...

A GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR’S FELONY GRAND THEFT CONVICTIONS ARE EXPUNGED AND HIS SENTENCES TERMINATED EARLY Highlights Cummins & White’s expertise in criminal defense helped it successfully represent a government...