Everyone has now heard the popular phrase “show me the money”, coined from the movie Jerry Maguire. Several recent court cases relating to

What exactly does a Release of Mechanic’s Lien release? Does it release just the Mechanic’s Lien on file with the County Recorder

Indemnity clauses are a hot topic in negotiating any contract. Many general contractors propose contracts with Type I, broad form or express

Recently reported was an informal survey that placed a builder’s chance of being sued by a homeowner association at 80 to100 percent.

Construction defect litigation has been a major concern for developers and contractors in recent years. The building of a multi-unit housing complex,

     With the downturn in the economy and the freezing of the credit markets, many owners have stopped construction projects midstream,

It was a cold and dreary day on a Santa Barbara construction site. A contractor’s employee was working, using a power posthole

California is unique for its many miles of sandy beaches, its beautiful Redwoods, and its temperate weather, but don’t forget its contributions

As you know if you read Part One last month, the California legislature has gifted us with a new set of Home

The new Home Improvement Contract laws are a legislative quagmire nearly incomprehensible to contractors, homeowners and attorneys. Unfortunately, in the past, few