William L. Porter | Porter Law Group The General Rule in California: The Winner Does NOT Receive Attorney Fees and Costs: There is a common misconception that court decisions require the loser in a lawsuit to reimburse the winner for the fees and costs incurred during the lawsuit. Reliance on this misconception in developing a… Continue reading Winning Attorney Fees in Litigation as a California Construction Contractor or Subcontractor
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2022 California Construction Law Update
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog It’s been a trying year as we approach the end of 2021. From the pandemic approaching nearly two years to concerns regarding climate change to the impact of inflation on everything from the cost of groceries to housing affordability. During the first half of the 2021-2022 legislative session,… Continue reading 2022 California Construction Law Update
Language California Construction Direct Contractors Must Add to Subcontracts Beginning on January 1, 2022, Per Senate Bill 727
William L. Porter | Porter Law Group Senate Bill No. 727, Imposing Liability on Contractors for Wage Claims of Subcontractor Employees: California Senate Bill 727 was approved by the Governor on September 27, 2021. The new Act amended Labor Code Section 218.7 and added a new section 218.8 to the Labor Code. Both Labor Code… Continue reading Language California Construction Direct Contractors Must Add to Subcontracts Beginning on January 1, 2022, Per Senate Bill 727
So You Filed A Mechanics Lien, Now What?
Kirk Rodby | The Green Law Group If you have recorded a mechanics lien in California, there are some important things you should know about the process moving forward. Mechanics Liens Expire in 90 Days To begin with, your lien will expire in 90 days from the date of recording. After that, your lien becomes… Continue reading So You Filed A Mechanics Lien, Now What?
Court Reminds Insurer that the Mere Possibility Of Coverage at the Time of Tender Triggers a Duty to Defend in a Defect Action
Jatin Patel | Newmeyer Dillion It has long been the law in California that an insurer’s duty to defend is broader than the duty to indemnify and that the mere possibility of coverage triggers a duty to defend. Nevertheless, insurers still periodically ignore this clear principle and attempt to narrow the scope of the duty… Continue reading Court Reminds Insurer that the Mere Possibility Of Coverage at the Time of Tender Triggers a Duty to Defend in a Defect Action