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...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Nov 18, 2019 | Design Professional Malpractice
If you’re an architect, civil engineer or another design professional in California, there are laws to protect you if you inadvertently allow a construction defect to occur. Before you can be sued, the homeowner owes you a chance to identify and repair any defect they...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Nov 14, 2019 | Design Professional Malpractice
Accidents happen at construction sites from time to time. Sometimes these accidents occur due to faulty equipment or negligence from a worker. However, some accidents arise because of an error in the design of the building. When a design error is the cause of a...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Nov 14, 2019 | Design Professional Malpractice
In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became federal law. It explicitly bans discrimination against individuals based on their disability. The act offers protection in several areas, including places of employment and public spaces. How does it do this?...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Nov 11, 2019 | Design Professional Malpractice
There are often disagreements over the definition of a construction defect. Different viewpoints and interests create a gray area. Moreover, states have their definition of what constitutes a construction defect. One point that all agree upon, however, is that it is...
On behalf of Furukawa Castles LLP | Nov 11, 2019 | Design Professional Malpractice
The Bay Area construction industry has been experiencing a boom for many years now. While this is a boon for design professionals such as architects, the high demand brings added pressure. Property owners and developers can have expectations that are on the verge of...
