Is Your Home Improvement Contract Putting You At Risk?
If you are like many contractors, odds are that your home improvement contract (HIC) is not compliant with California law, … Continued
Corporate Formalities: A Necessary Part of Business
Many benefits exist in choosing to create a corporation or limited liability company (“LLC”) as your business entity. However, what … Continued
Challenging and Defending a California Public Works Stop Payment Notice: Affidavit vs. Counter-Affidavit Process
One of the most effective collection procedures available to subcontractors and suppliers to California Construction projects is the “stop payment … Continued
When is a Mechanics Lien Premature?
It is well-established law in California that the latest date on which a mechanic’s lien may be recorded relates to … Continued
CARB Restrictions Hit Everyone Big and Small
Earlier this year, the California Air Resources Board, or CARB, started mailing out reminders to all vehicle owners who have … Continued
Holding A Meeting Among Parties To A Dispute
There are occasions when a meeting (pre-litigation) among parties to a dispute with similar and/or opposing interests can be productive. … Continued
Arbitration and Mediation: What’s the Difference? What to Expect.
Mediation Mediation is a process in which a neutral person or persons facilitate communication between the disputants to assist them … Continued
The Private Works: Preliminary Notice | Are You Using the Correct Form?
The Private Works – Preliminary Notice form which contractors, subcontractors and suppliers had become accustomed to using for many years changed in 2004. Despite this change in law, many in the construction industry have still not started using the correct new form. Changes in the law, championed by the American Subcontractors’ Association, gave a significant new benefit to subcontractors and suppliers by giving the subcontractor or supplier some expectation of actually receiving notice…
