by Ryan Butterfas | May 23, 2022 | General
AB 1003 Assembly Bill 1003, passed in 2021 and effective as of January 1, 2022, makes the intentional theft of employee wages, including gratuities, punishable as grand theft. To qualify as grand theft, the amount taken must be greater than $950 for any one employee,...
by Matt Coats | May 4, 2022 | General
Understanding the claims process on California Contractors License Bonds can mean the difference between quickly resolving a problem, and an expensive lesson in California construction law. Whether you intend to make a claim on a contractor’s license bond or must...
by Ryan Butterfas | Apr 26, 2022 | General
Two new bills, both of which impact contractors, have passed the California Senate. The first bill, SB 607, increases the required amount for contractor’s license bonds to $25,000 effective January 1, 2023. This increase includes all three contractor’s bond types:...
by Ryan Butterfas | Apr 1, 2022 | General
What is an Auto Dealer Bond? Auto dealer bonds, or motor vehicle dealer bonds, are a type of license bond required by states in order to register and operate a motor vehicle dealership. The motor vehicle bond categories vary by state, and can include: new and used car...
by Ryan Butterfas | Mar 9, 2022 | General
What is a Release of Lien Bond? A release of lien bond, or release of mechanic’s lien bond, removes a lien that has been placed on a property. A mechanic’s lien can be placed on a property if the owner is alleged to owe money to a qualified lien holder. State court...
