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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.

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…

ADA Changes On The Horizon


By Sheryl Reuben, Reuben & Junius LLP

There has been a steady increase in the number of civil lawsuits in San Francisco that allege ADA, Unruh Act, California Building Code, and/or San Francisco Building Code accessibility infractions.  In fact, the Office of Small Business found that more than 300 San Francisco businesses have been sued since 2005 for alleged ADA violations.  In this update we review the current laws that govern accessibility, and some recent proposals for change.

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