Edward Farrell The new year brought changes to California’s contractor license bond law. Every licensed contractor is required to either file with the Contractors State License Board (“CSLB” or “Board”)...
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Edward J. Farrell's defense in a quantum meruit suit earned a significant outcome for his client. Plaintiff brought a lawsuit alleging quantum meruit, breach of contract, fraud, and economic interference...
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In this second article about Disadvantage Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) we discuss the policy behind the DBE program and whether it actually achieves its goal of leveling the playing field for…
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise The certified “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise” (“DBE”) is an integral part of the construction industry in California and the United States as a whole. Billions of dollars in…
Edward Farrell Priority determinations have significant outcomes for unpaid contractors and suppliers intent on filing a mechanics lien. In the construction field, mechanics lien priority over other encumbrances levied on...
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Erick Becker, Senior Partner California recently reinstituted the requirement to pay employees unable to work for COVID related reasons. The new law (SB 95) goes into effect on March 29,...
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Margaret Miglietta, Partner Margaret Miglietta of Cummins & White, LLP, recently received this 5 Star Google Review from her satisfied client: Attorney MARGARET MIGLIETTA represented me on a complicated appeal...
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Fred Whitaker, Managing Partner President Trump has signed into law a spending and stimulus bill to help with the continued impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic. There is relief for both...
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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...
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Anthony J. Dispoto The internet has created countless opportunities for entrepreneurs to create businesses that exist entirely online. While costs for these types of businesses are low, due to a...
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