Edward Farrell The new year brought changes to California’s contractor license bond law. Every licensed contractor is required to either file with the Contractors State License Board (“CSLB” or “Board”)…
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Edward J. Farrell's defense in a quantum meruit suit earned a significant outcome for his client. Plaintiff brought a lawsuit alleging quantum meruit, breach of contract, fraud, and economic interference…
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In the latest installment of our video series, Edward Farrell, Senior Associate at Cummins & White, LLP shares his expertise on Home Improvement Contracts. Home Improvement Contract Video Topics Farrell covers…
In this second article about Disadvantage Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) we discuss the policy behind the DBE program and whether it actually achieves its goal of leveling the playing field for…
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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise The certified “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise” (“DBE”) is an integral part of the construction industry in California and the United States as a whole. Billions of dollars in…
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Central to any construction project is the issue of money – how to control unexpected costs, and who is responsible for it. In the construction industry, the fluctuation of material…
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Edward Farrell Priority determinations have significant outcomes for unpaid contractors and suppliers intent on filing a mechanics lien. In the construction field, mechanics lien priority over other encumbrances levied on…
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Attorney Design Professionals: Get Paid by Using Design Professional Liens effectively. In the linked video, Ed Farrell shows you how to protect your interests and get paid. You will learn…
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Edward Farrell In April, the California Supreme Court issued a crucial ruling on the legality of “pay-when-paid” provisions in construction subcontracts. The Supreme Court’s opinion in Crosno Construction, Inc. v.…
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Edward Farrell Often one of the most overlooked clauses in construction contracts is getting a lot of attention these days during the coronavirus pandemic. The clause, commonly entitled “Force Majeure”…
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