If you’re releasing a mechanics’ lien, check the language carefully—because some standard forms could kill your breach of contract claim or other claims. Many lien release templates include a statement that the underlying claim has been “paid and satisfied.” But...
California’s bid thresholds for contracts awarded by school districts and community college districts have increased effective January 1, 2025. Non-Construction Contracts Under Public Contract Code Sections 20111(e) and 20651(d), school districts and community college...
What is the CARB Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation? The Advanced Clean Fleets (“ACF”) regulation, adopted in April 2023 by the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”), mandates a phased transition of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets toward zero-emission...
Since the State Allocation Board increased the maximum school impact fees most California school districts are eligible to charge on residential and commercial construction in January, school districts across the state have acted to increase their school impact fees....
One Page Summary to Protect Your Lien, Stop Payment, & Payment Bond Rights as a Contractor in California This downloadable guide outlines the key steps for contractors in California to protect their lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond rights on construction...
Tao Rossini attorneys will be sharing their expertise and experience at the 45th annual conference of the California Coalition for Adequate School Housing in Sacramento from February 27 through March 1, 2024. Join us to learn more about complex school construction...
A recent published case, Albert Bates et al., v. Poway Unified School District 83 Cal.App.5th 907 (hereafter Poway), restricts the uses to which reimbursements for school facilities projects under the Leroy F. Greene Act (“Greene Act”) can be put. The court clarified...
Tao Rossini, APC is proud to share the news that Martin Hom, a senior partner with the firm, was recently awarded the James L. Murdoch Lifetime Achievement Award at CASH’s 43rd Annual Conference on School Facilities in Sacramento. This prestigious award is named in...
Requiring contractors, such as construction contractors and design consultants, to carry insurance is one of the ways public entities can protect themselves from financial harm resulting from the errors and omissions of those contractors. In the event a contractor...
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