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Colin McCarthy

Neither the COVID-19 Pandemic, Nor California’s Response to It is “Physical Harm” for Purposes of Property Tax Reassessment Construction Law

Neither the COVID-19 Pandemic, Nor California’s Response to It is “Physical Harm” for Purposes of Property Tax Reassessment

Six years on, and California courts are still addressing legal issues caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Most recently, the Fourth District Court of Appeals has ruled in The Retail Property Trust v. Orange County Assessment (County of Orange), 2026 S.O.S.…
Colin McCarthy
April 29, 2026
A Hybrid Work Arrangement Does to Expose an Employer to Liability for Employees’ Actions During Work Hours Employment Law

A Hybrid Work Arrangement Does to Expose an Employer to Liability for Employees’ Actions During Work Hours

Many employers are employing hybrid work arrangements post-COVID-19. In an employment case of first impression, the First District Court of Appeal has ruled that an employer cannot be held responsible for injuries caused by their employee during work hours simply…
Colin McCarthy
April 15, 2026
For The Second Time In Two Months, A California Appeals Court Has Sanctioned A Lawyer For The Improper Use Of AI Business Transaction Lawlegislation

For The Second Time In Two Months, A California Appeals Court Has Sanctioned A Lawyer For The Improper Use Of AI

A California Court of Appeal has sanctioned a San Diego-area attorney $1,500 for including a fake quotation from a real case as well as a citation to a fabricated decision in defense of a criminal case. In People v. Alvarez,…
Colin McCarthy
November 5, 2025
Industry Alert: Governor Signs Senate Bill 440 – Creating a New Claims Resolution Procedure for Private Works Change Orders Business Transaction LawConstruction Law

Industry Alert: Governor Signs Senate Bill 440 – Creating a New Claims Resolution Procedure for Private Works Change Orders

On October 10th, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 440 into law.  S.B. 440 creates a new process for the timely resolution of change order disputes on private works projects. S.B. 440, known as The Private Works Change Order…
Colin McCarthy
October 24, 2025
What the State of California Wants You to Know About the Recent ICE Raids Business Transaction LawCourt Opinions

What the State of California Wants You to Know About the Recent ICE Raids

There has been much media attention focused recently on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, particularly in Southern California. While immigration enforcement lies within the province of the federal government, ICE’s actions have…
Colin McCarthy
June 27, 2025
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