Construction Commitments: California

  From Sacramento comes the news that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has committed $700 million for improvements to transportation infrastructure across the state. Contractors are gearing up their bids as states and localities across the country dig into long...

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Modular Building: California Schools

  Like other states across the country, California is leveraging federal and state dollars for game changing new approaches to building schools. The demand to let fresh air, nature, light, and color in, is adding to the squeeze on materials,...

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California’s Speed Line?

With operation from San Francisco to Los Angeles slated to begin in just over 10 years, the country’s first high speed, long-distance rail line currently involves active construction at 35 sites in California’s Central Valley. The ultimate goal? Bullet trains...

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California’s Water: $5.1 Billion?

Drought conditions necessitate attention to the every aspect of the water system in California. State leadership is proposing a $5.1 billion response effort to improve the infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater, ground water and water recycling.  Infrastructure for Drought Mitigation...

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California Orders Shutdown of Indoor Restaurants & Bars

On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the closing of indoor restaurants, movie theaters, bars, and other recently-opened establishments across the state. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Governor deemed it necessary to shut down indoor businesses until further...

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Some California Courts Begin Reopening

Courts across California are gradually beginning to reopen as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in certain areas throughout the state. These restrictions were set in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus and protect the safety and health of workers....

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California and New Jersey Extend COVID-19-Related Deadlines

Citing the magnitude of the current pandemic, New Jersey has prolonged the deadline for contemplating its suggested fiduciary rule. The Garden State’s novel uniform fiduciary standard was declared on April 15, 2019; nonetheless, under the state’s statutory deadline, the proposal...

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How to Get Your Dental License in California

If you recent graduated from university with your DDS, your next step most likely is to obtain licensure as a dentist in the Golden State.  There are three ways you can obtain your license. The first is licensure by residency....

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Options for Appealing in California

When you are faced with a civil judgment against you in California, you have a number of options to fight that judgment. Appeals are the best option in most cases, but there are other methods to fight the verdict against...

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Can my California Civil Case be Appealed?

After a trial court issues a final judgment at the end of the case, you have the option in California to appeal that final judgment. All final judgments in California are able to be appealed, whether decided by a judge or jury....

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