Favorable Outcomes During Unpredictable Times In the video above, Aaron Blum and James Wakefield provide insight on how COVID-19 has impacted the construction industry and share tips for what you can do about it. In this...
FREE WEBINAR Thursday, October 29 at 2:00 pm PST It is safe to say, things have changed. We are living in an unprecedented time of fear, uncertainty, and doubt. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more...
Prepare Now for New COVID-19 Notice Requirements
September 25, 2020
Effective January 1, 2021, employers that receive notice of a potential exposure to COVID-19 at their work site will be required to give notice to affected employees, and in some instances, local health authorities. The...
Why Contractors Should be Wary of an “Act of God” Defense During the Coronavirus Pandemic
May 26, 2020
Often one of the most overlooked clauses in construction contracts is getting a lot of attention these days during the coronavirus pandemic. The clause, commonly entitled “Force Majeure” or “Act of God”,...
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Common Employment Issues with COVID-19
March 17, 2020
The following guidelines are for information purposes only and should not be considered legal advice, as each employment situation poses different considerations that must be taken into account when rendering a legal opinion....
What Unpaid Subcontractors and Material Suppliers Need to Know About Contractor’s License Bonds
March 4, 2020
Subcontractors and material suppliers have a myriad of available remedies to address non-payment. This includes seeking relief against the above tier contractor’s license bond posted with the California State License Board...
Beware Recording a Premature Mechanics Lien When Work Has Not “Ceased”
February 28, 2020
Introduction A recent ruling from the California Court of Appeal establishes that a mechanics lien is unenforceable when the claimant continues to provide repairs after recording its lien. The case, Precision Framing Systems,...