X
09Feb

California Court of Appeal Addresses Remedies When Contractor Records Invalid Mechanic's Lien

The California Court of Appeal recently discussed an owner's remedies (and some limits to those remedies) when a contractor improperly records a mechanic's lien. According to the court's analysis, the owner's primary remedy will generally be removal of the offending lien. Seeking damages, on the other hand, can backfire with an award of attorney fees in the contractor's favor....
By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/california-court-of-appeal-addresses-8913465/

Related

A 457(b) Plan Distribution Depends on Which 457(b) Plan You’re In

With very few exceptions, the rules governing governmental 457(b) plans require a “severance of emp...

Read More >

Shareholder “Appraisal” Action Can Trigger D&O Insurance Coverage, According to Delaware Court

In a significant ruling of first impression, Solera Holdings, Inc. v. XL Specialty Insurance Co. (“...

Read More >

Proposed HSR Rules Affect Investment Firms/Master Limited Partnerships and Minority Acquisitions

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division (“DOJ” a...

Read More >

Interesting innovations with regard to supply service agreements and employment relationships

The recent Italian Tax Decree 2020 (Decree-Law no. 124 of 26 October, 2019, converted into Law no. 1...

Read More >

Northrop Grumman has to shell out $12.4 settlement in 401(k) case

Northrop Grumman Corp. agreed on a tentative settlement regarding their 401(k) plan by offering to p...

Read More >

Massachusetts Attorney General Alleges Chipotle Served Up A Side Order Of Wage And Hour Violations, Reaches $2 Million Settlement

Labor & Employment- Massachusetts Attorney General Alleges Chipotle Served Up a Side Order of Wage ...

Read More >