Timing is everything when it comes to construction payment disputes. The California constitution and civil code provide significant remedies for contractors and suppliers who do not get paid what they are owed on a...
New Liquidated Damages Provision for Public Works Contracts
April 19, 2016
On January 1, 2016, Section 7203 of the California Public Contract Code went into effect, impacting public works construction projects. Initially, the statute seems to provide protection for the unwary contractor doing...
There is a very strong public policy in favor of employers maintaining workers’ compensation insurance. This has become even more prominent in the construction industry, where construction by its very nature is dangerous,...
Earlier this March, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing issued new regulations on workplace discrimination and harassment that go into effect April 1, 2016. To comply with these regulations, employers...
A few years ago, our client was sued for allegedly supplying defective materials to a project. After some litigation, our client was dismissed, “with prejudice”— that means a dismissal of the lawsuit based on merits of...
Dangers of Failing to Exchange Expert Witness Information
February 29, 2016
In California, a party to a case has the right to demand the exchange of expert witness information. At times, expert witnesses can make or break a case, as demonstrated in a recent California Court of Appeal decision, Perry...
Lessons Learned from PGA Caddies’ Lawsuit
February 22, 2016
As an avid golfer, I follow the PGA Tour rigorously. A recent lawsuit involving the PGA Tour and professional caddies certainly caught my eye and it may provide employers with tools to help keep more money in their pockets...
Motion for Nonsuit – Granted!
February 18, 2016
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