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“Taxmageddon” is the word being used to describing the massive tax increases on the horizon. Of particular interest to estate planners are the changes to the estate and gift tax and the increase in the capital gains tax....

Homeowners who pay a contractor for construction work, including landscaping, may be held financially liable if the contractor fails to pay the subcontractors and material supply companies who also worked or provided product...

The Importance of Complying with California Wage and Hour Laws The California Supreme Court  expanded the definition of “employer” to include supervisors who “exercise control over the wages, hours or working...

This week I came upon an interesting article called “Sibling Scorned” in the March issue of Private Wealth.   Click “link” to read the article. Basically, it discusses the battles that may ensue between...

According to the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), its Licensing division has processed about three dozen limited liability company (LLC) license applications; to date, five licenses have been issued. The LLC...

Fred M. Whitaker, Senior Partner at Cummins & White, LLP.  If you have questions related to this article, please contact Fred Whitaker at (949) 852-1800 or fwhitaker@cwlawyers.com. Last month we discussed the traits that...

In California, a general contractor must file a payment bond on all public works projects over $25,000.  Payment bonds are a form of guarantee ensuring that a subcontractor or supplier will be reimbursed for costs incurred...