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
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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.
Calif. Landslides Prompt ‘Efficient Proximate Cause’ Rehash
Jennifer Hoffman | Zelle LLP | May 4, 2018 Mother Nature recently reminded California, as she often does, of how cruel she can be. In December 2017, the state experienced its largest wildfire in history.[1] The wildfire, known as the Thomas Fire, burned more than 281,000 acres in Southern California and destroyed more than 1,000… Continue reading Calif. Landslides Prompt ‘Efficient Proximate Cause’ Rehash