What Is a Retainer for a Lawyer, and How Does a Lawyer Retainer Work?
What is a retainer for a lawyer? It’s a common question. Many people have heard the term “legal retainer” and understand the basic idea, but when it comes time to actually hire an attorney, the questions become more detailed. Most individuals know the general concept, yet they’re still left with several nuanced questions, such as: […]
Construction Delays: Can You Sue a Contractor for Taking Too Long?
“We had a contractor who was supposed to start a project in late 2019. The project is still not finished and is well past the deadline. The contractors are claiming they need extra time and to increase the contract price because of certain delays. Can they do this? Do I have to pay them more […]
California Storage Unit Laws: Lien on Storage Unit
Dealing with a lien on storage unit items can be an unexpected and stressful situation. Many renters are surprised to learn how California storage unit laws allow facilities to place a lien on stored property when payments fall behind. The thought of losing belongings with significant monetary or sentimental value, sometimes over a single missed […]
What Does Statute of Limitations Mean & How Does it Apply to Contracts?
The term “statute of limitations” is common in the legal world. You may have heard that term in relation to criminal law (there is no statute of limitations for murder, for example, in most states), but what does statute of limitations mean and how does it apply in civil law? This guide to statute of […]
What is Litigation Privilege in California?
People often ask whether the existence of a lawsuit can be the basis for a damages claim for defamation or harm to reputation, but litigation privilege would actually prevent you from pursuing defamation litigation. What is Litigation Privilege in California? In California, litigation privilege is a law designed to afford broad protection to parties, […]
How Much Does it Cost to Sue a Contractor?
When you decide to hire a contractor, you make an agreement to pay for work to be completed. This agreement typically takes the form of a legally binding written contract, which means there can be consequences if your contractor fails to uphold their end of the deal. But what actually ends up happening if the […]
What Is Mitigation of Damages?
What do you know about mitigation of damages? Did you know that mitigation of loss is your responsibility in almost every scenario involving you and another party? This is especially true of mitigation of damages in contract law. As an experienced contract litigation law firm, we know that you can be held liable for damages […]
Mechanic’s Lien Timeline FAQs
Mechanic’s liens have specific timelines and those aren’t necessarily the same across the entire country. A mechanics lien California timeline and a Texas mechanic lien timeline can be different for example—depending on current state law regarding this legal tool. We serve clients in both California and Texas, so let’s go over some frequently asked questions […]
Understanding the New Non-Compete Clause Laws: A Guide for Business Managers and Employees
Introduction to Non-Compete Clauses Non-compete clauses have long been a staple in employment contracts, designed to protect businesses from the risk of losing valuable intellectual property and proprietary information to competitors. These clauses restrict an employee’s ability to engage in similar employment or start a competing business within a specific geographic area and for a […]
A Contractor Dispute Attorney’s Guide to Handling Contractor Disputes
An experienced contractor dispute attorney knows that given the complex nature of construction projects, when a dispute arises between a property owner and a contractor, these disputes often result in litigation. In other words, contractual issues involving contractors often end up in court. We’ve outlined some ways to address problems with your client or contractor […]