Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of March 25, 2013
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
Anyone can read the law. Knowing how it’s being applied, what interpretation is being followed and any exceptions is what makes you an expert, and our first contractor needs one. Another finds that his situation is not as bad as he might have first thought as we clarify contractor law to help remedy his problem…
HOW MUCH IS IT REALLY WORTH: Valuing Your Mechanics Lien
by John P. McGill
On private works projects the contractor has a very powerful right that can be used to at least contest non-payment, if not actually assure the payment is made: the Mechanics Lien. In California, the Mechanics Lien right is constitutional, unlike other states where the right is only statutory. Having it in the Constitution means that the courts take it very seriously and the rights the Lien secures are significant and important and are not easily compromised or ignored.
Annual Safety Expo, March 26-28 at Cosumnes River College, Sacramento
Take advantage of the Statewide Safety Expo. There is never a better value or opportunity to get comprehensive safety information and training and it happens only once a year!
Being Unlicensed Can Gorge You!
By Kenneth S. Grossbart, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman