Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Over time coronavirus pandemic exposure claims may result in a new emergent subset of premises liability case law and in a number of jurisdictions new statutes are already limiting liability, but in most instances it is presumed the longstanding body of premises liability law will control.
Green Building Law Update
MAY 24, 2020
Over time coronavirus pandemic exposure claims may result in a new emergent subset of premises liability law, but in most instances it is presumed that body of existing law will control. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims?
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Construction and Infrastructure Law
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Contractors performing work in California are required to be licensed by the California State License Board (“CSLB”). Contractors who perform work in California without being properly licensed are subject to a world of hurt, including civil and criminal penalties ( see, e.g., Cal. & Prof. Code §7065. & Prof.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 6, 2014
By Bruce Jervis Design professionals have long sought to control their liability exposure. The argument has been that their potential liability is disproportionate to the compensation they receive and the role they play on a construction project. However, a recent ruling in California will have to be viewed as a setback.
Construction and Infrastructure Law
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Contractors performing work in California are required to be licensed by the California State License Board (“CSLB”). Contractors who perform work in California without being properly licensed are subject to a world of hurt, including civil and criminal penalties ( see, e.g., Cal. & Prof. Code §7065. & Prof.
Construction and Infrastructure Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Nevertheless, critics of the bill anticipate that it will ultimately increase building costs, and will only exacerbate the current shortage of affordable housing in California. Joint employment liability has been an ongoing trend in California. The bill also precludes recovery of liquidated damages or penalties. Section 2810.3
Construction Lawyer
JULY 17, 2014
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP , the California Supreme Court held that architects owe a duty of care to purchasers of condominium units and can be sued by those purchasers for design negligence. In a recent case, Beacon Residential Community Association v.
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