On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | May 19, 2020 | Design Professional Malpractice
Design professionals have a challenging profession. They sometimes have to take a rather broad description of a project and turn it into a plan that the client or other professionals can follow that will make the client’s vision become reality. This comes with some...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Apr 23, 2020 | Design Professional Malpractice
Coastal, hillside and mountainside properties are often among the most coveted and expensive real estate available in California given that they offer both privacy and incredible views. Unfortunately, those pristine views and expensive locations carry a host of risks...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Apr 23, 2020 | Design Professional Malpractice
Construction projects require multiple individuals and companies to play a role in getting the structure erected. While most projects are completed without any issues, there are times when problems arise. Unfortunately, allegations of malpractice might be waged...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Apr 9, 2020 | Design Professional Malpractice
In legal cases, there is often a statute of limitations. This limits the amount of time someone can start a case after the event occurs. In some areas, such as medical malpractice, there are often limits set based on when the person discovered the injury (or should...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Mar 20, 2020 | Design Professional Malpractice
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...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Feb 25, 2020 | Design Professional Malpractice
Custom homes built to the exact specifications of the property owner are very popular across California. As a state with an incredibly strong economy and a massive real estate market, California offers those with unique architectural dreams plenty of opportunities. As...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Feb 6, 2020 | Design Professional Malpractice
A building that you worked on is discovered to have a design defect. It costs time and money to fix the defect. Maybe someone actually got injured because of it. Either way, people start asking questions about your role in creating the defect. They may also be seeking...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Feb 4, 2020 | Design Professional Malpractice
As a professional architect and designer, you put your time and effort into creating an amazing product for your clients. You can’t do it alone, though, which is why you often hire third-party contractors to help with assembling and constructing the blueprints. It’s...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Feb 3, 2020 | Design Professional Malpractice
No matter what kind of design professional you are, you need to understand how indemnity clauses in your contracts work. Otherwise, you run the risk of being taken by surprise by your financial and legal liability when something goes wrong. What is an indemnity...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Dec 8, 2019 | Design Professional Malpractice
Design professionals are key leaders in the global response to the threats that climate change poses. Nearly every potential solution involves the work of architects and engineers. Whether sequestering greenhouse gases, mitigating the damage done by climate change, or...
