The American Institute of Architects (AIA) creates and sells contracts used in construction projects, among other types of documents. They are widely used throughout the construction industry in the Bay Area, by many parties to a project including subcontractors....
When a potential buyer puts an offer on a property, the period of due diligence begins. During this short period, which is 17 days in California, a physical inspection is ordered to assess the many potential issues such as the structural integrity of the building, the...
The idea of an employer withholding the money you earned from your paycheck may seem like something out of a movie, but it is more common than you think. Each year, millions of employees suffer from wage theft. Wage theft can occur in many different ways, including:...
Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) give companies peace of mind. They ensure former employees can’t take trade secrets, customer lists, and other valuable information to a competitor. Thus, NDAs help protect the long-term competitive viability of the company. However,...
Design professionals take pride in their work, knowing that they have designed something that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also complies with code. When you design a building, part of the design will include safety features. Unfortunately, sometimes design...
All professionals are held to a high standard. They are expected to be able to perform their job duties that are safe an in line with the expectations of the profession. That might sound easy enough, but the truth of the matter is that professionals face malpractice...
With the rising costs of homes across the bay area, home flipping has become a popular way for contractors and others to make a substantial amount of money. There is value in turning an older home into something for today’s more modern clientele, but there can be...
Why do cases settle? It’s usually because the parties to a dispute recognize that there is an uncertainty as to what the ultimate outcome might be in the jury’s verdict or an arbitration award and they also recognize that they will incur substantial costs in taking...
Most sizeable claims against Architects include claims related to the services provided by some Engineering Subconsultants who are under contract to the Architect and presumably have contractual indemnity and duty to defend obligations to the Architect where a claim...
The ongoing health crisis has disrupted just about every industry in our economy. This includes design and construction. In most instances, this impact comes in the form of unexpected delays that can turn out to be costly. Given the expense involved, these delays can...
