Legal and Regulatory

Is the Independent Contractor a Thing of the Past?
Independent contractors in the construction industry are not dead, but a recent court decision in California may affect the way construction companies hire workers and structure their business.
By Tala Rezai
February 19, 2019
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Legal and Regulatory
by Tala Rezai
Tala Rezai is a Member of Clark Hill’s Construction and Design Law team in the firm's Los Angeles office. Her practice includes representing design professionals, contractors and owners, among others, in litigation matters. She has substantial experience in litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, taking and defending depositions, and appearing in hearings.
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