When working on federal public works construction projects there are no Stop Payment Notice or Mechanics Lien remedies available to protect subcontractors’ and suppliers’ right to payment. Instead, unpaid subcontractors and suppliers must resort to making a claim for payment under a federal law known as the Miller Act (40 USCS 3131 et seq.). Many […]
With the arrival of inflation come concerns regarding increases in the price of building materials within the construction industry. Contractors, subcontractors and others who contract to perform construction work can suffer significant losses when the prices they must pay for materials rises significantly between the time they sign the contract and actually purchase the materials. […]
Valid Process? Unconstitutional? Invitation for Legislative Change? Various sections of the California Civil Code, beginning with section 8000, protect the right of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in the construction industry to obtain payment for work performed and materials supplied to construction projects. Under these statutes, unpaid claimants are entitled to use mechanics liens, stop payment […]
Earlier this year, the California Air Resources Board, or CARB, started mailing out reminders to all vehicle owners who have a diesel vehicle previously registered with the DMV and having a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 14,000 pounds or more. Many vehicle owners were surprised to find that the CARB reminder only provided them […]