Contract Disputes

Any number of legal problems may arise if one or more entities who have a contractual agreement on a construction project find themselves at odds over a particular issue. In such cases, the sooner the issue is resolved, the better, because the saying “time is money”...

Many California movie fans have followed the Brad Pitt vs. Angelina Jolie divorce and child custody case for several years now. Recent reports show that Brad Pitt has filed a lawsuit against Jolie, this time on grounds that she has breached a contract they signed...

Signed, written agreements are an integral part of business in California and throughout the country. Particularly in the construction industry, a signed agreement not only specifies the type of work or service being provided but who will provide it, when it will be...

A well-drafted contract can help you accomplish much as a California construction business owner. Most construction disputes involve contract issues. The agreement you sign with another party might not be the only contract that is relevant to a particular project. The...

Being a business owner in California means staying up-to-date on our ever-changing labor laws. Every new year brings a number of new laws that give California workers greater rights and benefits than people in most other states. This year is no exception.Recently, we...

Labor contracts have been the backbone of vital trust between employers and workers for a century or more. Protections vary by state, as many governments have different histories with different industries that require various levels of protection for both companies...

It often seems as if everyone in the U.S. suffers from anxiety about unfair treatment when entering into an agreement or contract with another party. In particular, professionals in the construction industry often experience an unexpected threat of litigation over...

A contractor promised work and never came through. A supervisor keeps making inappropriate comments and no one will do anything about it. It feels like the only option is to sue the responsible parties in California civil court. But then you find your contract...

California became the largest and most successful economy in the United States with the resources to make nearly anything and labor pools with the right abilities. Labor disputes have shaped how employers treat employees at several times over the years, but strikes...

It's not easy to go to court over any issue. Contractors and other construction professionals often roll their eyes when injunctions and other legal instruments show up over a dispute because it means more time and money spent on something other than the project at...