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AB 1701: The New Law that Expands Prime Contractor Liability for Subcontractor Wage Payment Issues

January 5, 2018, by Lisa D. Nicolls, Paul H. Kim

Assembly Bill 1701 is a new law that affects direct contractors (aka, prime or general contractors) on contracts for private works of construction entered into on or after January 1, 2018. In short, AB 1701 makes direct contractors liable for unpaid wages and benefits owed to employees of subcontractors, including lower-tiered subcontractors. Click here to download the PDF article and learn the new requirements imposed by this law.

Legal Update: Under new laws effective January 1, 2012, when can a public entity withhold retention of greater than 5% and should it exercise its right to do so?

January 1, 2012, by D. Michael Schoenfeld, Lisa D. Nicolls

The Preliminary 20-Day Notice: What You Need to Know about One of the Most Important Forms Out There

September 1, 2011, by Steven A. Lamon, Lisa D. Nicolls

Advice to Contractors During Difficult Times: Zealously Protect Your Collection Rights by Using the Proper Forms and Heeding Deadlines

August 1, 2011, by Steven A. Lamon, Lisa D. Nicolls

Think You are Properly Licensed? Think Again! A Common Situation in which a Contractor is Not Properly Licensed and the Severe Consequences that can Result

July 1, 2011, by Steven A. Lamon, Lisa D. Nicolls

Caution: Oral Change Orders on Public Projects are Usually Not Enforceable

June 1, 2011, by Steven A. Lamon, Lisa D. Nicolls

Unconditional Waivers and Releases upon Payment: How To Avoid Waiving Your Rights When an Owner or Prime Contractor Demands One before Payment is Made

May 1, 2011, by Steven A. Lamon, Lisa D. Nicolls

California’s Mechanic’s Lien Laws

April 1, 2011, by Steven A. Lamon, Lisa D. Nicolls

California Construction

July 1, 2009, by Joe Florkowski

Corporate and Business

Reap the Benefits of a Document Retention Policy

September 3, 2020, by Brian P. Bowen, Eric W. Spears

While often overlooked or placed on the back-burner by many businesses, developing and implementing a well-constructed document retention policy (“DRP”) can play a meaningful role in any business, including in its compliance efforts, limiting liability risk in litigation, and improving efficiencies.

A proper DRP establishes and describes how the business expects its employees to manage its business records by clearly identifying the types of records that must be preserved and specifying the period of time such records must be retained.