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2008 Annual California Construction Law Update
A 2010 UPDATE ON NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS THAT IMPACT THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Bidding, Mistaken Bids, Withdrawal of Bids, Bid Bond Claims and Bid Disputes
California Contractor License Law
Claims on Public Works Projects
Construction Environmental Issues
Contract Interpretation
Employer/Employee
Green Building
Insurance and Indemnity
Legislative Developments
Mechanics Liens, Stop Notices and Payment Bonds
New California Construction Related Laws That Become Effective During 2009
Public Works Contracting-Liquidated damages
Regulations Impacting Construction
Subcontract Liablity
Recent Updates
January 17, 2012
A 2012 Update on New California Laws that May Impact the Construction Industry
January 06, 2012
Can a project owner sue a contractor for slander of title on the basis that the contractor's mechanic's lien lacks merit? The answer is no.
January 03, 2012
Are you Prequalified to be Awarded Small Public Projects not Subject to Formal Bidding Requirements?
November 03, 2011
Class A (General Engineering) licensed subcontractor deemed duly licensed even though the contract required C-12 license (Earthwork and Paving)
Mechanics Liens, Stop Notices and Payment Bonds
2008 Update SB 1691: The Mechanics Lien Law That Is Before the Legislature
Posted by: William Last
May 08, 2008
Over the past several years, the California Law Review Commission has been reviewing the existing mechanics lien laws and considering changes to those laws. Proposed changes to the existing mechanics lien laws will affect both public and private mechanics liens, stop notices, and payment bonds. The bill includes substantive and nonsubstantive changes to the existing laws.. As part of the California Law Review Commission process, the Commission received comments from members of the construction industry.
During February of 2008, Senate Bill 1691 was introduced. The bill is currently undergoing review by the California Senate. California Law Review Commission 2008-11 (April 2008) memorandum indicates that due to the large size of the bill and the various construction industry members who could be affected by the bill it is doubtful that all their proposed changes will be enact in one legislative session. The Commission is suggesting that the substantive aspects of the legislation be deferred until next year
