What should a contractor do when the client refuses to pay? 6 Aug 2018 Murtaugh Law You get the work in, you get the work out, you get the bill out … but you don’t get the money in. S...Read More
California Labor Code § 218.7 (AB 1701): How does this new law impact general contractors, subcontractors and project owners? 19 Dec 2017 Murtaugh Law On October 14, 2017, Assembly Bill (AB) 1701 was signed into law as California Labor Code § 218.7. T...Read More
The “Completed and Accepted” Rule: Theoretical Considerations and Practical Tips 28 Sep 2017 Murtaugh Law If you represent a construction professional who has been sued as a result of injuries sustained on...Read More
SB 496 And The Continuing Saga Of California A/E Firms’ Contractual Indemnification Risks 19 May 2017 Murtaugh Law (May 19, 2017) A significant, potentially firm-threatening, problem for every A/E firm is that go...Read More
When Can The General Contractor Hold Your Money Hostage Over Disputes With The Owner? 10 May 2017 Murtaugh Law As the party drafting the contract, and the party typically with the most leverage, the subcontracts...Read More
New Laws For The Construction Industry 3 Apr 2017 Murtaugh Law California’s legislators and governors were busy in 2016 adopting 900 new bills into law, many of wh...Read More
MMNT Insurance Coverage Matter Heads To California Supreme Court 1 Apr 2017 Murtaugh Law The California Supreme Court has accepted the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s...Read More
New Laws Affecting California Employers 28 Mar 2017 Murtaugh Law For California employers, January 1, 2017 marked the beginning of a five (or six) year upwards climb...Read More