In criminal law cases, the stakes for a defendant are very high indeed -- and many defendants are not happy with any of their choices. Going to trial often seems too risky, while plea deals inherently have problems because they can leave an innocent defendant with a...
The Never-Ending Challenge of Job Site Safety
For decades, we have told design professionals to eliminate the word "supervise" from the owner/prime design consultant agreement, make it clear that safety on the job site is the sole responsibility of the general contractor, and no one will have an argument that...
How long does your company need to maintain time clock records?
As an employer, there is a lot of red tape and paperwork that you have to handle in order to comply with the law. From withholding taxes and maintaining a record of who you hired and when to performance reviews and time clock records, there will be a vast amount of...
Accused of construction defects or poor workmanship? Defend yourself
It’s amazing living in California. There are fantastic beaches, events and nightlife. You have access to amazing cuisine and so many things to do. As an architect, it’s a place you truly love because there are so many interesting things to see. You have your own...
Real estate professionals are at risk when clients hide defects
As a real estate professional, you have had to undergo classes and complete the state licensing test and background checks in order to practice your profession. Individuals pay you a portion of the transaction value because you provide critical services that make it...
The difference between patent and latent construction defects
Construction defect claims take many different forms. It’s important to understand the main two types of defects if you get accused of having a role in such a defect after a custom home is built. The first type of defect is a patent defect. This is one that an...
