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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…

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…

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…

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…

Dozens of new laws or amendments will effect the construction industry in 2018. The following is a round-up of some of these new law. Unsatisfied Judgment Prohibits Work Assembly Bill 1278 provides that when an unsatisfied judgment is issued against…

California has many statutes that require prompt payment by owners and contractors for work done on construction projects, both on Public and Private Works of Improvement.

Understanding the Impact of Proposition 64: What does it mean for employers?

In today’s complex business environment, having a basic understanding – and appreciation – of contracts is critically important.

An informative summary of this often confusing bit of legal procedure.