Amy Frerich and Michael Fullam | Lewis Brisbois California legislators have changed the rules of discovery in civil cases through the passage of amendments to Code of Civil Procedure sections 2016.090 and 2023.050, effective January 1, 2024. Section 2016.090 creates a new set of rules for civil litigators in cases filed on or after January… Continue reading A Guide to California’s Changes to Civil Discovery Rules
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Project Completion Determines Mechanics Lien Recording Deadline
William L. Porter | Porter Law Group The California mechanics lien is one of the most powerful collection remedies available to contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who are unpaid for work performed and materials supplied in relation to a California private works construction project. The mechanics lien allows the claimant to actually sell the property where… Continue reading Project Completion Determines Mechanics Lien Recording Deadline
Holland & Knight Wins First Superior Court Case Affirming California’s “Builder’s Remedy”
Ryan Michael Leaderman, William E. Sterling and Kevin J. Ashe | Holland & Knight Highlights Holland & Knight’s West Coast Land Use and Environmental Group, on behalf of 600 Foothill Owner LP (600 Foothill), an affiliate of client Cedar Street Partners LLC, has won the first California superior court case affirming the applicability of the… Continue reading Holland & Knight Wins First Superior Court Case Affirming California’s “Builder’s Remedy”
There’s the 5 Second Rule, But Have You Heard of the 5 Year Rule?
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog They’re called deadlines for a reason. Usually, because something really bad could happen if you fail to meet the deadline. For those in the construction industry, you probably aware of the “deadline” to bring a claim for latent defects (10 years from substantial completion); the deadline to file… Continue reading There’s the 5 Second Rule, But Have You Heard of the 5 Year Rule?
California Court Of Appeal Rules Arbitration Agreement Is Unenforceable
Ron Chapman, Jr., Jack Sholkoff and Zachary V. Zagger | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart A California appellate court recently denied enforcement of an arbitration agreement because (1) it contained provisions the court found problematic, and (2) the employer presented the agreement to the employee for electronic acknowledgment in a manner the court deemed… Continue reading California Court Of Appeal Rules Arbitration Agreement Is Unenforceable