Two Recent Wins for the City of Oakland
News from City of Oakland Mayor Jean Quan
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors Week of July 23, 2012
By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
The sushi master can cut fish thin but the law ‘cuts’ contractor’s regulation even finer. While it may be okay here, it won’t be over there- what’s a contractor to do in navigating this bureaucratic maze? Regulations exist for almost every aspect of ‘doing business as’ a contractor…
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of July 16, 2012
By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
We ‘heat’ up the discussion with contractors as a warning reminder to stay cool on the job this summer. Another contractor is concerned about what happens if his Qualifier gets thrown ‘under the bus’. A general gets advice on ‘covering’ his base, and more on the statewide crackdown on the economic ‘underground’…
Insurance Commissioner Announces Statewide Joint Enforcement Strike Force Operation
News Release July 9, 2012, CA Department of Insurance
Sweep targets contractors operating in California's underground economy Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones today announced that a statewide joint task force in the fight against California's underground economy has netted contractors allegedly operating illegally, resulting in 104 enforcement actions.
SF Mayor Proposes Affordable Housing Reform; Relief for Residential Developers
by John Kevlin, Reuben & Junius, LLP
Mayor Lee Proposes Transformative Affordable Housing Reform
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of July, 9, 2012
By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
Common wisdom says you always consider the source when evaluating a statement, offer or claim. That is doubly wise for consumers who are falling victim to unlicensed contractors making Internet pitches for work. These bad operators muddy the waters for the licensed good guys doing business legitimately. A significant problem that government is fighting on your behalf…