Like the 800 lb gorilla in the room, government agencies can generally sit, contract or build however they want in CA. This often doesn’t ‘sit’

With tax revenues down and budget cuts across the board State government is targeting the ‘underground’ economy as a top law enforcement priority. Contractors just

Centuries ago in ancient times all roads led to Rome. In California’s contractor licensing world all roads lead to CSLB HQ in Sacramento. When filing

Like the State goals in procurement for our disabled veterans, some entrepreneurs are seeking special status to bid those contracts dedicated to other groups. Some

Having many years experience assisting contractors, it’s always a pleasure to hear from them again. In this particular case, my answer will likely be of

You don’t have to get a tattoo when you want a contractor’s license in California, but you do get ‘inked’. That’s often where the trouble

Like the old school crime drama, Dragnet, the CSLB wants, “just the facts” –including your address changes. Like Detective Joe Friday they now also get

One thing you can be sure of in business – or life – is things are going to change. For contractors, this means keeping up

While not a lawyer, I am often asked to provide expert interpretation regarding contractor’s license law. With nearly 30 years assisting contractors in Sacramento this

While one of my missions in life is to assist contractors, I often hear from attorneys and others with questions about construction industry issues.  First,