Construction Law

Arbitration – You Can Be Ordered to Arbitrate Even if You Did Not Sign an Agreement

The normal rule is that parties who enter into a contract to arbitrate are bound by that agreement and must arbitrate the claims arising from the contract as set forth in the contract. However, in California there are other ways a nonparty to the contract can be compelled to arbitrate. They are: (1)…Read More
Whose Contractors License is it?

A general contractor and owner entered a contract for repairs to the building. The work orders listed a contractor's license number. The owner terminated the contract after making partial payments, and then refused to make any further payments because the owner claimed the contractor's license w…Read More
Contractors State License Board Makes new Mechanics’ Lien Forms Available

SACRAMENTO – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) wants to inform licensees of changes in the state’s mechanics lien law effective July 1, 2012. While these changes don’t substantially change the laws, they do change the wording and formats of the notice and lien release forms required t…Read More
Don’t Lose Your Lawsuit For Failure to Prove You are Licensed

When you file a lawsuit in California claiming you are a license contractor be ready to prove it at trial or lose. Business & Professions Code Section 7031(d) requires that you prove you were licensed at all relevate times during the contract you are trying to collect on and in the category of l…Read More
California Supreme Court Rules on Meal and Rest Periods

California employers got an unexpected gift from the California Supreme Court today when it ruled on Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court Case number S166350. In this labor case the Court ruled, affirming the Appellate Court, that while employers have a duty to provide workers with meal and re…Read More
Almost All LLC License Applications Rejected – Why?

Since the first of this year, CSLB's Licensing division has processed about three dozen limited liability company (LLC) license applications; to date, five licenses have been issued. This business classification became authorized to hold a California contractor license beginning January 1, 2012. Cau…Read More
Don’t Falsify Experience to Add A Trade Classification it Could Cost Your Your License

Thinking about falsifying experience when applying to add a trade classification to their license? Don't do it the CSLB is checking. State law requires four years of journey-level experience (some of which can be substituted by education) in the licensure classification that you are seeking to add. …Read More
RMO or RME – It is Your Responsibility!

If you are the qualifying member of a construction business, you and your licenses will be held accountable for all activity and any violations committed by other members of the license. As the Responsible Managing Officer (RMO), Responsible Managing Employee (RME), or Qualifying Partner for a contr…Read More
CSLB Issues LLC Licenses and Rejects Many Application – What to Know Why?

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) issued the first state contractor license to a limited liability company (LLC) on January 19, 2012, as part of the new business type that became eligible for licensure following the passage of Senate Bill 392 in 2010. The recip…Read More
CSLB Fresno Sting Sends 21 to Court for Ripping Off Consumers Unlicensed, uninsured construction activity targeted during two-day undercover operation

Contractors - if you are contracting without a license, asking for more than $1,000 as a deposit or not carrying workers compensation Insurance you better be aware that the Contractors State License Board is looking to send you to Court and pay heavy fines! SACRAMENTO – Most of the 21 individuals …Read More

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Construction Law

Arbitration – You Can Be Ordered to Arbitrate Even if You Did Not Sign an Agreement

Whose Contractors License is it?

Contractors State License Board Makes new Mechanics’ Lien Forms Available

Don’t Lose Your Lawsuit For Failure to Prove You are Licensed

California Supreme Court Rules on Meal and Rest Periods

Almost All LLC License Applications Rejected – Why?

Don’t Falsify Experience to Add A Trade Classification it Could Cost Your Your License

RMO or RME – It is Your Responsibility!

CSLB Issues LLC Licenses and Rejects Many Application – What to Know Why?

CSLB Fresno Sting Sends 21 to Court for Ripping Off Consumers Unlicensed, uninsured construction activity targeted during two-day undercover operation

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