Fieldwire
AUGUST 14, 2023
On public projects in California, for example, state law caps retainage at 5% prior to completion and acceptance of the project. On public jobs in California, final and retainage payments are due to the prime contractor within 60 days of the project’s final completion.
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
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Construction Law Monitor
AUGUST 9, 2011
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (“Sloan”), the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has an in depth discussion regarding some technical yet very important clauses found within many construction contracts between general contractor, subcontractors, owner and the surety. Further reading: California Pay-if-paid Wm.
Construction Lawyer
AUGUST 5, 2005
California: No contractual jury waiver. The California Supreme Court, on August 4, 2005, in Grafton Partners v. The California Constitution states: Trial by jury is an inviolate right and shall be secured to all, but in a civil cause three-fourths of the jury may render a verdict. mechanics liens. Categories. arbitration.
Construction Lawyer
JUNE 24, 2005
California: expert can seek equitable contribution from law firm. in a recent California Case , the appellate court reversed summary judgment in favor of a law firm and allowed an expert to proceed with an equitable contribution claim against the law firm that hired him. Then, again, this was in California. mechanics liens.
Construction Lawyer
MAY 13, 2009
A California case, Manhattan Loft v. Respondent filed a motion to dismiss per California's anti-SLAPP statute. May 13, 2009 in arbitration , litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Risks in LEED design » May 13, 2009.
Construction Lawyer
MAY 3, 2006
A California court affirmed a jurys finding in favor of the defendants in a case where a "seasoned and mature" construction worker was injured by a fallen plank from scaffolding that was being disassembled. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Recent Posts. Categories.
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