News & Events
Stay up-to-date on legal, construction industry, and Marks, Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP news and seminars through the below news, blog, and seminar updates.
Latest News
May 15, 2012: Marks, Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP celebrates its 25th Anniversary with their clients and business partners at an Open House at their new location, 4747 Executive Drive, Suite 700, San Diego, California 92121.
May 8, 2012: P. Randolph Finch Jr. was quoted in the Press-Telegram.
January 24, 2012: David W. Smiley featured in the San Diego County Bar's Bar Report.
January, 2012: Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. (AGC, SD) honored Marks, Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP as the 2011 Affiliate Firm of the Year at the AGC Annual Installation Dinner. Read more.
October 1, 2011: Marks, Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP signed a 10-year lease of the 24,111 square foot 7th Floor of the La Jolla Commons Office Tower in UTC. Read more.
From Our Blog
California Senate Bill No. 293 (“S.B. No. 293”) introduces several important changes to existing law on prompt payment requirements and the maximum allowable retention withholdings for public works projects.
April 24, 2012: NLRB’s Posting Rule Put On Hold
In August 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) issued a new rule which would have required all employers to post a notice informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (the “Posting Rule”).
April 17, 2012: California Supreme Court Issues Long-Awaited Brinker Decision Regarding Employee Meal and Rest Breaks
On April 12, 2012, the California Supreme Court issued the long-awaited decision in Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court, Case No. S166350 (”Brinker.”) Brinker clarifies several issues relating to employers’ obligations regarding employee meal and rest breaks
Seminars
April 3, 2012: 2012 Mechanic's Lien Law Update
Presented by Jon Gauthier, David Smiley and Elizabeth Smith-Chavez, San Diego County Bar Association, Construction Law Section and Real Property Law Section. Find out more here.
April 2012: Take the Paper(less) Challenge – Transform Your Law Office in 60 Days
presented by Linda E. Quindt at the Association of Legal Administrators 2012 Annual Conference (Honolulu, HI). Find out more here.
March 27, 2012: New Employment Laws in California for 2012
Presented by Chad T. Wishchuk for Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. Find out more here.
March 2012: Taming the Phone in Your Pocket: How to Harness Mobile Technology for Project Documentation and Risk Management
Presented by P. Randolph Finch Jr., Peter Lasensky and Ted Bumgardner at the Association of General Contractors 2012 Annual Convention (Honolulu, HI). Find out more here.
February 8, 2012: Recommended Practices For Forensic Scheduling
Presented by David Smiley and Kenji Hoshino (PCF Consultants) San Diego County Bar Association, Construction Law Section. Find out more here.