*CONSTRUCTION LAW ALERT* - Effective July 1, 2014, Public Contract Code § 4104 has been amended to now require that all contractors disclose the Contractors State License Board license numbers of their listed subcontractors on public works project bids. Inadvertent errors in license number listings must be corrected within 24 [...]
There is a new form on the block... In January 2013, The Judicial Council of California decided to adopt the use of a new form interrogatory which is geared at streamlining discovery issues in construction litigation cases. The Civil and Small Claims Advisory Committee recommended the use of the form, [...]
SMTD Law is pleased to announce the addition of veteran construction and surety lawyer Christopher M. Cullen to its growing practice. Formerly a principal at Lanak & Hanna P.C., Chris represents material suppliers, contractors and sureties in both transactional and litigation matters. Chris handles the prosecution and defense of a [...]
Please read SMTD Law partner Jonathan Dunn’s article discussing a new case allowing taxpayer suits directly against contractors alleged to have crossed the line from marketing to corruption was published in the Sept/Oct. 2014 edition of Associated General Contractors “California Constructor” Magazine. https://www.dropbox.com/s/hsiilmyx2hmfi6o/Article%20from%20California%20Constructor%20-%20Contractors%20Beware.pdf?dl=0
Salamirad Morrow P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of veteran construction and surety litigator Edward R. Stepans to its growing practice. Ed brings twenty-two years of experience handling the prosecution and defense of a variety of claims and lawsuits related to the construction and surety industry. In addition to [...]
Congratulations to SMTD partner Jonathan Dunn for successfully representing our client in Golden State Boring & Pipe Jacking v. Eastern Municipal Water District, 2014 WL 3615942. The Court, in a 2-1 decision, held that the period to file suit on a payment bond was six months following the end of [...]
Ali Salamirad, Christopher G. Morrow, Michael J. Timpane and Jonathan J. Dunn are pleased to announce the creation of Salamirad, Morrow, Timpane & Dunn LLP. The firm concentrates its practice in construction, government contracts, surety, commercial and bankruptcy law, and represents many of the largest and most respected companies in [...]
Salamirad Morrow P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of veteran construction, surety and real estate litigator Teresa Polk to its growing practice. Teresa brings thirty years of experience handling the prosecution and defense of a variety of claims and lawsuits related to the construction and surety industry. In addition [...]
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share with you news that our friend and colleague Matt Steiner passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013. Matt was generous with his time and spirit, and the sound of his infectious laugh will be greatly missed. Given the scope of [...]
On May 23, 2013, Salamirad Morrow P.C. partner Michael Timpane will be moderating a panel for the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution titled “Insurance Issues and Mediation: The Role of Insurance In Mediation and Settlement.” The panel speakers include Althea Garvey, the Los Angeles Claims Regional Vice President [...]