Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog | May 29, 2018 It’s been a rollercoaster. But the ride appears to be over. In United Riggers & Erectors, Inc. v. Coast Iron & Steel Co., Case No. S231549 (May 14, 2018), the California Supreme Court addressed whether a direct contractor can withhold payment from a subcontractor based… Continue reading California Supreme Court Addresses “Good Faith” Construction Disputes Under Prompt Payment Laws
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Recent California Legislation May Have an Impact Contractors and Design Professionals
Kimberly A. Blake | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani | June 1, 2018 Several bills that have recently been introduced in California will likely have an impact on the construction industry and, in particular, contractors and design professionals. Below is an overview of recent and pending legislation in California that includes the Labor Code, the Business… Continue reading Recent California Legislation May Have an Impact Contractors and Design Professionals
Why California Insurance Reform Can Improve Disaster Recovery in the Future
Stephanie Poll | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 30, 2018 As many Californians continue to repair, rebuild, and regain financial health after the disasters throughout the State, many are looking at insurance reform as a solution for the future. Insurers should provide the funds due to individuals and businesses after a disaster, but… Continue reading Why California Insurance Reform Can Improve Disaster Recovery in the Future
California Supreme Court Provides Clarity to California’s Prompt Payment Exception
Timothy L. Pierce and Heather L. Frisch | K&L Gates | May 23, 2018 The California Supreme Court issued an opinion on May 14, 2018 in United Riggers & Erectors, Inc. v. Coast Iron & Steel Co. that resolves a split in authority regarding whether Civil Code Section 8814 excuses prompt payment of retention by an owner… Continue reading California Supreme Court Provides Clarity to California’s Prompt Payment Exception
It’s All a Matter of [Statutory] Construction: Supreme Court Narrowly Interprets the Good Faith Dispute Exception to Prompt Payment Requirements in United Riggers & Erectors, Inc. v. Coast Iron & Steel Co.
Erinn Contreras and Joy O. Siu | Construction & Infrastructure Law Blog | May 16, 2018 On May 14, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in United Riggers & Erectors, Inc. v. Coast Iron & Steel Co., No. S231549, slip. op. (Cal. Sup. Ct. May 14, 2018). In it, the Court narrowly construed the “good… Continue reading It’s All a Matter of [Statutory] Construction: Supreme Court Narrowly Interprets the Good Faith Dispute Exception to Prompt Payment Requirements in United Riggers & Erectors, Inc. v. Coast Iron & Steel Co.