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McMillin Albany, LLC v Superior Court of Kern County Establishes Exclusivity of Right to Repair Act In 2018 the California Supreme Court in McMillin Albany, LLC v Superior Court of Kern County, 4 Cal. 5th 241 (2018) settled a...

Central to any construction project is the issue of money – how to control unexpected costs, and who is responsible for it.  In the construction industry, the fluctuation of material prices is a constant. This year, in...

 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 real estate are...

Contractors and suppliers, now more than at any other time in memory, must be proactive to protect their right to be paid for their labor and materials. COVID-19 is dramatically challenging virtually every industry in...

In April, the California Supreme Court issued a crucial ruling on the legality of “pay-when-paid” provisions in construction subcontracts. The Supreme Court’s opinion in Crosno Construction, Inc. v. Travelers Casualty...

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...

  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”,...