What should a contractor do when the client refuses to pay?
You get the work in, you get the work out, you get the bill out … but you don’t get the money in. S...
California Labor Code § 218.7 (AB 1701): How does this new law impact general contractors, subcontractors and project owners?
On October 14, 2017, Assembly Bill (AB) 1701 was signed into law as California Labor Code § 218.7. T...
The “Completed and Accepted” Rule: Theoretical Considerations and Practical Tips
If you represent a construction professional who has been sued as a result of injuries sustained on...
SB 496 And The Continuing Saga Of California A/E Firms’ Contractual Indemnification Risks
(May 19, 2017) A significant, potentially firm-threatening, problem for every A/E firm is that go...
When Can The General Contractor Hold Your Money Hostage Over Disputes With The Owner?
As the party drafting the contract, and the party typically with the most leverage, the subcontracts...
New Laws For The Construction Industry
California’s legislators and governors were busy in 2016 adopting 900 new bills into law, many of wh...
MMNT Insurance Coverage Matter Heads To California Supreme Court
The California Supreme Court has accepted the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s...
New Laws Affecting California Employers
For California employers, January 1, 2017 marked the beginning of a five (or six) year upwards climb...
Negotiating Within Ethical Limitations
by Madelyn A. Enright, Esquire of Murtaugh Treglia Stern & Deily LLP Definitive ethical guidan...
Who Is Liable For Defects Caused By Errors Or Omissions In The Design Of A Public Work’s Project?
Under California Law, the question of who is potentially liable for injuries/damages arising from de...