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| Page 1 of 6 | Previous | Next | CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR FEBRUARY 10, 2012 California Contractors Need Workers Compensation Insurance, or else… One of my favorite places to find good content and expert opinion regarding construction and legal issues is JDSupra.com. In one of JD’s tweets last week I discovered a very informative article by Matthew Hicks regarding Workers’ Compensation Insurance law and jurisprudence in California. The bottom line here is that all California contractors need to be sure to maintain proper and adequate workers compensation insurance. California Construction News Insurance Licensing Contractors Workers CompensationHicks sites two landmark cases, Wright v. | CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG DECEMBER 7, 2011  How To File A California Mechanics Lien One of the reasons I want to republish this thing is because I consider it one of the most comprehensive how-to guides for California mechanic lien filings. This how-to guide really does give a start-to-finish explanation on how to file a California mechanics lien. Of course, you can only file a mechanic’s lien if you have the right to file it under California law. | | | | | |
| CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR JULY 12, 2011 California’s Contractors State Licensing Board – Very Useful Tool Smiley ) that are barred in the state of California. As a California attorney, I want to share some of the excellent resources available to contractors through the licensing board. California has over 300,000 licensed contractors, all of which had to be licensed through the state licensing board. California CSLB is also very proud of its SWIFT program. The California Contractors State Licensing Board has a very top notch site dedicated to aid both the consumer and its professional contractors. The Wolfe Law Group, LLC (WLG), has two attorneys ( Scott G. | | GREEN GODDESS JULY 15, 2010 PEX vs California This is an interesting issue currently being debated in the Courts of California regarding the use of PEX plumbing being included in the residential building codes. PEX which is common in green build and well used in Europe for its ease of use especially in renovation has hit a wall in California due to the debate of its safety. As goes California goes the nation when it comes to green and this could seriously handicap the use of what is a highly successful plumbing product. Valid or not, I see a real problem here if in fact the naysayers get their way. | CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG FEBRUARY 28, 2012  A Guide To California Payment Bond Claims and Stop Notices See original article at A Guide To California Payment Bond Claims and Stop Notices The Construction Lien Blog welcomes Seth Smiley , who contributes this guest post about payment bond claims in Louisiana. Seth is a partner at Wolfe Law Group , and a contributor to that firm’s Construction Law Monitor blog. Seth is a licensed attorney in Louisiana and California. | | | | | | | |
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CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011  How To File A Mechanic’s Lien in California
When filing a mechanic’s lien in California, one must tread carefully. This post aims to educate you on the importance of filing a mechanic’s lien in California, and how to actually file the document. If you’re unpaid on a construction project in California, there are a lot of reasons why you should file a mechanic’s lien. Before filing a lien in California, you must first determine whether you have the right to file the lien. Remember that hiring a service like Zlien to file your California Mechanic’s Lien may be a good idea. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012 Effective Now: New California Preliminary Notice Requirement for Public Work Projects
The preliminary notice requirements on private construction projects in California are simple: if you didn’t contract directly with the property owner, you must deliver a 20-day preliminary notice within 20 days of first furnishing labor and/or materials to the project. Preliminary Notice Required Every Time on California Public Works Projects. Also, while this post only talks about SB 293′s effect on California’s preliminary notice requirements, the bill has a longer reach. This is an important difference. When the Law Is Effective? MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012  California Preliminary Notice Can Never Be Sent Too Early
See original article at California Preliminary Notice Can Never Be Sent Too Early. Preliminary notice statutes across the United States are written similar to California’s statute, which requires all parties who did not contract with the property owner to deliver a preliminary notice within 20 days from first furnishing materials or labor to the project. The question has been answered in California in a number of cases, but I think the best explanation was published by the 4th District California Appeals Court in Brown Company v. The answer here is yes. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012  Contractor / Architect Negligence = Jail Time? In California, Maybe
Prosecutors and the LA mayor, are claiming that the gross negligence of the design and construction of a fireplace caused the fire and therefore the death of the Allen. LA police spokes man Charlie Beck stated that this is a very rare circumstance where design and construction can lead to criminal prosecution according to this KSDK.com article. Construction NewsRecently, in Los Angeles County, criminal court has been pursuing a wealthy homeowner who is also the contractor / architect of his former home. The blaze killed veteran firefighter Glenn Allen. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012  Construction Contracts – Pay Now to Save Later
All to often in my job I am faced with clients who end up in a dispute on a construction project. The contract is the cornerstone of any construction project and eventual dispute. Construction contract defined : Construction Contract: A legal document which specifies the details of a construction project. good construction contract will include: 1.The contractors registration number. construction timetable including starting and completion dates. It contains the scope of work and all provisions which govern when disputes arise. ’ 3.A MORE >> - California Faucets Graphite Faucet Collection New For 2011 DESIGNER PLUMBING OUTLET | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2010
- California Sketchers Project Provides Great Story About Why Mechanics Liens Happen CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012
- California Court Forgives Mechanics Lien Incorrect Identification Of Claimant CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
- Five Star Resource for Filing A California Mechanics Lien from Sacramento Public Law Library CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012
- FAQ: Are There Any Exceptions to California’s Preliminary Notice Requirements? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
- Summarizing California’s Mechanic Lien Law Changes in 2010 CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011
- California Contractor Licensing Snafu MARKUP AND PROFIT | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011
- Los Angeles Construction Market On Rebound…Prepare Your Lien Rights CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012
- Lead Free Faucets New Law in California for 2010 DESIGNER PLUMBING OUTLET | THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010
- Can Construction Estimating Software Help You Win Bids? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012
- Moen Faucets California Approved CA Model Numbers DESIGNER PLUMBING OUTLET | MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010
- CALGreen. It’s finally here. Now what? CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011
- FAQ: If I’m Unlicensed, Can I File A Mechanic’s Lien? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011
- What is PACE Financing and Is It Doomed? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
- Collaborative Construction Blog: Interdisciplinary Organizations. COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2010
- Are Mechanic Lien Laws Changing Across The Country To Require More. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
- The Value of Pre-qualifying Contractors On Public Construction Projects CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011
- Around The Web: Housing Bubble On The Rise Again? CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2012
- The Landscape of US Immigration Laws and How It Affects The Construction Industry CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2011
- Are Balfour Beatty set to crack America? TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2011
- Solar Power Going Going Gone GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010
- Can Construction Managers File Mechanics Liens? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012
- Are Checks with “Payment In Full” In Memo Field Legally Binding? Do They Effect Mechanics Lien Rights? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2012
- Construction companies lightly represented in Fortune's Top 100. CONSTRUCTONOMICS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2010
- Some metro areas adding construction jobs AEC ST. LOUIS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2010
- Your Mechanics Lien Resource Treasure Trove CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2011
- Faucet & Plumbing New Trends for 2011 DESIGNER PLUMBING OUTLET | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2010
- Green Construction Contract Checklist CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT REVIEW | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
- Protect Your Cash In The Improving Arizona Construction Market CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012
- Breaking the Impasse by Understanding Blame | Construction Law. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011
- 3 Things To Ask Your Mechanics Lien Company CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012
- Don't Let California's Mechanic Lien Law Changes Catch You Off Guard CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
- Is CALGreen Suitable for Washington? Maybe, But Cost Is Concern BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
- Interesting Bill in Congress Imposes Prison Term for Safety Violations CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2010
- Construction Industry defies the odds again with good March showing TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011
- Funny Construction & Plumber Quotes DESIGNER PLUMBING OUTLET | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009
- Get Free Alerts Of Construction Lien Law Changes CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011
- Danze Faucets to go Lead Free in 2010 DESIGNER PLUMBING OUTLET | FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010
- Manchester enjoys 2011 construction boom | Train4TradeSkills News TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011
- Construction marketing: Diversion and diversity CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
- Social Media development. The UK Twitterati, tCn and PeerIndex story: Part Two. CONSTRUCTION MARKETING UK | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011
- Market Research Best Practices for Construction Webcast Friday, April 15, 2011 CONSTRUCTION MARKETING BLOG | FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011
- Preliminary Notice Is Required On State Construction Projects, Too CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
- Construction Accidents Can Have Civil and Criminal Consequences CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE BLOG | THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011
- Frugality vs. cheapness in construction marketing CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
- Six Ways to Ensure Your Construction Mediation Will Fail CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011
- The Life Of A Mechanics Lien Claim: Preserve, Perfect, Enforce CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012
- Don't Get Burned- Fire Safety on the Job Site | Construction Law. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2010
- Forget the recession: Construction trio record big profits TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011
- Seattle Builds Construction Code Advisory Board – Green Code on Deck? BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011
- Government's next Budget to give huge boost to construction if. TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011
- Conflicting Court Decisions Highlight Complexity Of Mechanics Lien Law CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012
- Boris Johnson wants construction industry to open its arms to ex-cons TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011
- Strict Proof of Delivery May Be Required For Construction Notices CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011
- CIOB's move to Middle East could boost construction activity ahead. TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011
- Idaho Mechanics Lien Invalidated By Appeals Court Based on Contractor Registration Technicality CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
- Assembly of Good Resources on Oregon Construction Liens CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2010
- In Illinois Filing A Mechanic Lien Is Only The First Step: Notice. CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011
- Get Free Legal Advice About Mechanics Liens On Your Smart Phone CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2011
- Construction marketing: Which counts most — Price, experience (or both)? CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | MONDAY, MAY 23, 2011
- Save a Legal Fee: Get Quick Help With The AGC State Law Matrix BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012
- A Guide To Louisiana Payment Bond Claims CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012
- Why not Embrace Green Building? CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011
- E-Verify Heads to Washington And 15 Other States BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
- Don't Exaggerate Your Mechanic Lien Claim CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2010
- Construction firm settles suit for $3.9 million CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT REVIEW | FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2010
- Most Common Mechanic Lien Mistakes CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2010
- LEED Volume Adds Operations and Maintenance Certification: Time For Performance Reviews? BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011
- How To Prepare For A Non-Paying Project CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
- UK construction firms could help Japan deal with earthquake aftermath TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011
- Top Mechanics Lien Blog Posts of 2011 CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011
- Mechanic Lien Legislation Pending in Iowa That Would Create A. CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011
- Critical Elements of IPD COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010
- The Collaborative Revolution COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2008
- Statutes of Repose: A Contractor's Best Friend / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2011
- How will George Osborne's Budget 2011 affect the construction. TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011
- Alert: Virginia General Assembly Tweaks Mechanic's Lien Notice. CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010
- Painful Technicality Invalidates Ohio Lien in Recent Supreme Court. CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010
- Is My Project Private, Federal, State…Or Something Different? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011
- Global plumbing industry set for major surge by 2015. TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011
- New Law Gives Architects and Engineers Mechanic Lien Rights in. CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011
- Distribution Update: Emerson sells motor business to Japanese firm DISTRIBUTION UPDATE | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010
- You Can Eat Wetlands, But They Taste Like Crap CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011
- Quirky Lien Laws Across the USA: A Unique Perspective CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
- Mechanics Lien Deadline Chart for All 50 States CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012
- Marketing Like Simon Cowell BRAND CONSTRUCTION | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011
- Can I File An Extension To A Mechanic's Lien? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010
- 3 Mistakes Mechanics Lien Claimants Make When Identifying Themselves CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- ALERT: Missouri Residential Lien Law Changes Now In Effect CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
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