Dec 15, 2009 | Commercial Litigation
Download a PDF of the article here By Darryl J. Horowitt Because of the increase in cost of litigation, and the more frequent use of arbitration clauses in all forms of contracts, arbitration is used with increasing frequency. Although arbitration is an excellent...
Sep 16, 2009 | Construction
Download a PDF version the article here By Darryl J. Horowitt In a previous edition of Construction Alert we reported to you on White v. Cridlebaugh (2009) 178 Cal.App.4th 506, in which the court confirmed that an unlicensed contractor could be sued for recovery of...
Dec 9, 2008 | Business Litigation, Collection & Creditor Rights, Commercial Litigation
Download a PDF of the article here By Darryl J. Horowitt In prior newsletters, we have discussed various collection tips that focus primarily on preventing collection problems before they start. But what happens when your customer calls you and, despite taking...
Aug 14, 2007 | Construction
By Darryl J. Horowitt Download the PDF of this article here California law requires that contractors obtain the proper license before work can be performed on any project. (See Business & Professions Code § 7026.) Moreover, where a contractor files a lawsuit to...
Dec 27, 2006 | Estate Planning
Download a PDF of the article here By William H. Coleman In a prior article, we discussed the “will” as one estate planning document. In this issue we will discuss an alternative to the will as a basic estate planning instrument. What Estate Planning Is...
