Irvine, California, Legal Blog
Weighing the advantages of judicial reference
At a time when the California court system, already backlogged before the hiatus of in-court trials last year, is still facing challenges in balancing video-conferenced and in-person proceedings, less cumbersome and quicker alternatives may start to look more...
Contracts form the backbone of construction projects in Irvine
Whether it is the erection of a new home or commercial building, the demolition of a building or the renovation of an existing building, contracts form the backbone of many construction projects in California, setting the rules and tone of the entire project. It is...
Four methods for resolving construction disputes
Just like any other type of business in California, construction disputes can arise between property owners, contractors and subcontractors. Construction disputes can be costly and time consuming. However, there are several methods for resolving a construction dispute...
Common construction disputes in California
Construction companies are often hired by property owners or developers to build new buildings, perform renovations, and repair damaged properties. While it may seem straightforward, there are many disagreements that may arise at various stages of the construction...
Contractors who work on homes need to know California’s laws
Many construction contractors in Orange County may work on repairing or improving private residences. Pursuing these opportunities can be a great chance for contractors to earn profits that will help them grow their businesses. However, they need to understand...
How to prove liability for construction defects
There are many different types of construction projects in southern California. There are residential housing projects, small commercial projects, large building projects and many others. While the end goal of each project may be different, there are similarities in...
Basics of a mechanics lien in California
There are many different projects that people need or want to have completed on their properties in California. Some of these projects can be completed by the owners themselves, but some projects are beyond their expertise or they simply do not have the time to...
What is arbitration and why might it be preferable to a trial?
When you have a legal dispute in California, is your only choice to litigate the matter in a trial? The trial process can be lengthy and expensive. For this reason, some individuals with legal disputes choose to arbitrate their issue, rather than immediately resorting...
Understanding scope of work terms in a construction contract
Getting a construction project off the ground can take a lot of work and cooperation between different parties. In California, a contractor may work with a number of subcontractors to complete quality work in a timely manner to finish the overall project on time. One...
The benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution
There has been an increasing use in recent years of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) options to settle disputes that previously would have been litigated. This is particularly important in situations where the opposing parties wish to preserve their partnerships or...