August, 2010 | Last & Faoro

Could California Private Works Stop Notice Claims Be Challenged on Basis That State Stop Notice Law is Preempted by Federal Lending Regulations?

In this era of declining property values, owner abandoned projects, and defaulting developers, the private works stop notice has become a central element in contractor payment claims. The private works stop notice is served on a construction lender along with a bond,...

Federal contractors are now required to post a new labor law notice for employees

Effective June 21, 2010 new U.S. Department of Labor regulations took effect requiring most federal contractors (including subcontractors) to post notices advising employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act, to organize and bargain collectively...