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When you hire a contractor, you put a lot of trust in him or her to do a good job. You rely on their expertise to ensure that the job is done right and will

Most contracts, particularly construction contracts, will come to an end because a project has been completed successfully. However, there are situations where the contract needs to end early for a variety of reasons. There could

The term “mediation” refers to a private and informal dispute resolution process that allows you to stay out of court and resolve your contested claim. You use a neutral third-party, a mediator, as a “go-between”

Last month, we discussed some of the basics of mechanic’s liens in California, including the timing and notice requirements that must be followed under the 2012 changes to the law. You can read that post

When someone does work on a house to improve it, they have special rights to be able to collect the value of that work in California. They can file what is called a “mechanic’s lien”

When two parties disagree about the legal implications of a contract, agreement for services, or another issue, they may need to call in legal counsel to address their dispute. Unfortunately, this type of disagreement regularly

Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (commonly known as CC&Rs) are found in homeowners’ association documents. Most condominiums, townhomes and closed gated communities have these agreements to maintain the quality of the area. They set out specific

If you are considering starting a business, you have a lot to think about. Where should you be located? Who should you hire? What products and services should you offer? Where will you get financing?

If you own a construction company in California you will need to make use of a wide range of different types of workers to get your jobs done. This is because there is so much

Developing a partnership is a big decision. Although you and your partner may get along great right now, that may not always be the case. It’s a good idea to think through a few situations