House flipping can transform an outdated home into a modern living space and give the home a new life. However, there are risks associated with these projects that are helpful to understand. Legal risks A house flipper may not be aware that he or she may face mortgage...
You’ve worked hard to build your business and your reputation. But regardless of how strong your standing in the marketplace may seem, it can be extraordinarily fragile. One design mishap can lead to extensive litigation, and a breached contract can be costly and...
With 182 dwelling units, Summit 800 is one the largest single-family development recently built in San Francisco in the last four decades. The residents have now started what is certain to be one of the largest construction and design defect case commenced in the same...
For design professionals in the Bay Area, their business and their reputation is the linchpin to their success. If there are accusations of missteps or outright malpractice, it can do untold damage to them and their future in the industry. Unfortunately, when...
In California, across the United States and all over the globe, design professionals are constantly trying to innovate while serving the public’s needs and desires. Trends come and go, but the fundamentals that are put in place will need to be followed for the...
First, breath. Just because one is accused of professional malpractice does not mean that they committed it. Whether it is a fellow attorney, a doctor or other licensed professional, we know that our clients are experts in their field, and they follow industry...
Construction professionals may have heard of California’s Right to Repair Act, which was enacted in 2003, and have questions about what it involves and how it may impact business. Construction projects are complex and detailed, and a construction defect claim can...
A bill was recently signed into law in California that bans non-disclosure agreements in settlements involving workers who allegedly faced workplace discrimination or harassment. Known as the “Silenced No More Act” the law will go into effect on January 1, 2022. Under...
Construction defects can potentially impair the value and use of property which is why it is important to be familiar with the different types of construction defects. It is also helpful for design professionals, contractors and others to know how they can protect...
The San Francisco Bay Area sees its fair share of construction projects, whether it is roadwork, erecting a new building or renovating an existing building. The framework for these projects begins with architects and engineering firms, and many of these projects are...
