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We regularly say (preach, nag, etc.) that serving a valid and timely Preliminary Notice to the correct individuals is the single most important thing a competent materials supplier or subcontractor can do to protect its...

Often we write these blogs to inform readers about new statutes, regulations, or legal cases that might affect your company. But there are other times we see the need to remind construction industry professionals (or inform...

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...

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,...

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...

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I read an interesting article in the recent National Association of Women in Construction Newsletter, Orange County Chapter, pertaining to mandatory listing of Contractors’ License Numbers on Public Works projects. You can...