You’re going to be deposed. Now what? As any good lawyer will tell you, you can’t win a case in a deposition, but you can certainly lose one. As such, it is important to exercise great care in preparing for…
Mac CabalDecember 15, 2020
Most sureties are aware depending on the language of the underlying bond, the surety can be compelled to arbitrate when the underlying contract it guarantees contains a valid and enforceable arbitration clause. However, what happens when the claimant seeking arbitration…
Colin McCarthySeptember 15, 2020
On March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) which expands the existing Family Medical Leave Act and provides additional Emergency Paid Sick Leave due to the Coronavirus health emergency, which is effective April 2,…
Natasha BuchananMarch 25, 2020
1. Will I be Held Responsible for Liquidated Damages for Delays Associated with Coronavirus? Generally speaking, No. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a textbook example of a Force Majeure event. Meaning an unexpected event that could not have been foreseen…
Colin McCarthyMarch 23, 2020
Technology continues to drive the construction industry. From modular building, to drones, to virtual reality/5D, technological advancements are changing the way contractors design and construct buildings. The latest technological development that is beginning to hit the construction site is Blockchain. To…
Colin McCarthyDecember 3, 2019
The close of the 2019 legislative year saw a flurry of new laws aimed at employers, including regarding: Independent Contractors Family Accommodations Employer/Employee Sexual Harassment TrainingTo see full article, click HERE. For more on these new legislative enactments, contact Colin…
Colin McCarthyNovember 8, 2019
The Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited a Southern California subcontractor for nearly $12 million in wage theft violations that left more than a thousand workers waiting weeks or months to be paid, only to receive a portion of what they…
Frank LanakFebruary 22, 2019
How do you tie up the defendant’s assets and secure your right to payment before you actually get your judgment? If you are owed more than $500.00 and your right to payment is based on a contract the answer is…
Michael MurrayFebruary 4, 2019
Many small business owners are well aware of the importance and benefits of incorporation. If properly formed and operated, a corporation shields its shareholders from personal liability. A corporation is also treated separately for purposes of taxation, either providing that the corporation…
Lanak & HannaAugust 27, 2018
The goal for a double-breasted operation is to have one company, which will perform work under union agreements, also known as Collective Bargaining Agreements (“CBA”), and another company which will operate as an open shop. An open shop is a…
Lauren StecMarch 29, 2018