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Business and Professions Code Section 7068.1 specifically states that the person qualifying on behalf of an individual or firm shall be responsible for exercising that direct supervision and control of his or her...

On September 9, 2013, Governor Jerry Brown signed California Assembly Bill 44 (“AB 44”), which amends Public Contract Code §4104 of the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act.  According to AB 44, all bids on...

Many contracts contain a “pay-if-paid” clause in a direct contractor’s agreement with its subs.  Typically, the clause provides that the direct contractor is required to pay its subcontractors “ONLY IF” the direct...

In January 2011, contractors became eligible to operate under a Limited Liability Company (LLC).  Please see my previous blog on the benefits of operating under an LLC. Currently, the contractor must have insurance coverage...

In order to enforce a stop notice or to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien, a material supplier must prove, among other things, that (1) its materials were furnished for use in the particular job; and (2) the materials were...

Triple-digit temperatures have hit California, and the excessive heat wave doesn’t seem to be letting up – Death Valley was reported to have recently peaked to 130 degrees, and rangers have been trying to persuade people...

  California has some common regulations about filing a mechanics lien. However, you will also need to grasp county specific requirements. I came across an article [1] that provided some simple, yet useful information....

Collection procedures entail critical steps that a company must follow to guarantee that payments are made on a timely basis.  These important procedures vary from business to business and are fundamental to ensuring profits...