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Courts across the country are known for strictly enforcing the letter of the law when it comes to construction payment. As a result, is not uncommon for mechanics liens or bond...

  The construction industry has rebounded over the last few years and more growth is forecasted in 2017. That is, so long as the construction workforce can supply enough labor to...

Because gaps in the construction payment chain often lead to nonpayment, contractors, subs, and suppliers focus on reducing the risk that they will be the odd man out. Due to...

  Mechanics liens are serious business. Because of the potential for foreclosure, mechanics liens are a great tool available to those contractors, subs, and suppliers who face nonpayment. While the...

It’s beginning to feel like the widespread legalization of marijuana is inevitable. While marijuana is still an illegal substance under federal law, several states have decided to legalize cannabis. Effectively,...

  Green construction never fails at creating new and interesting issues in construction and lien law. Though we were recently asking where all the litigation was in green construction, it...

Because the construction industry employs such a large percentage of the U.S. population, and because infrastructure is a common topic of political discussion, the construction industry can be extra sensitive to...

Mechanics liens have been known to pop up all over the place. Be it a celebrity mansion, a bridge, or a museum, no (private) property is safe from liens when...

One of the faster growing segments of the construction industry, especially in California, is green construction. Green construction can provide a myriad of benefits. While the altruistic goal of reducing...

Members of the California construction industry should be keeping an eye out on the polls, but not necessarily because of the presidential election. Among the other considerations Californians will see on...