In a recent unpublished California Court of Appeals case, a subcontractor's preliminary notice was invalidated even though it had been timely and properly served. The subcontractor served a preliminary notice on a project. He served the prime contractor and the reputed owner, as required. He served the notices [...]
Preferential contracting programs such as the Small Business Administration’s 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Business and various Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) programs, have become increasingly attractive to contractors looking for ways to mitigate the impact of the dismal state of the local construction market. Contractors should be aware that [...]
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 [...]
This article will address the legal, licensing and practical issues that contractors should consider before making a final decision regarding whether to participate in a construction joint venture. I. The Joint Venture Agreement Once you have identified a partner and determined that your business interests are best served by joining [...]
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 [...]
In today’s tough economic environment, many contractors are just one missed pay cycle away from financial ruin. Because many suppliers, subcontractors and contractors are teetering on the verge of insolvency, the seldom invoked legal doctrine of “economic duress” can play a critical role in your company’s success. This article explains [...]
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 [...]