Navigating the Construction Burrito: OCIP Policies in California’s Construction Defect Cases
In the early 2000’s, Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP) or WRAPS, were traditionally used in large commercial projects of over $50…
The Significant Impact of Interest Taxation as a Settlement Valuation Bridge (October 2023)
In personal injury claims where the two sides have disparate valuations based in part on substantial interest accrual, there exists…
Employers Get Hit with Increased Costs as Paid Sick Leave is Expanded for California Employees
Workers in California just got two more sick paid days per year. On October 4, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed…
Understanding California’s Pure Comparative Negligence Law
In order for a plaintiff to prove a defendant is negligent, the plaintiff must prove the defendant (1) owed a…