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California Public Utilities Commission Proposed Decision Would Strengthen Tribal Consultation and Land Transfer Policies
By Seth Hilton & Elisa Rivas
Background
On August 13, 2026, Commissioner Darcie L. Houck issued a proposed decision (“PD”) in Rulemaking 22-02-002 that would revise two policies central to how the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC” or “Commission”) engages with California Native American Tribes (“Tribes”): the…
Go Your Own Way: Easier Said Than Done on Washington Construction Projects
By Colm Nelson
Originally published to the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce on August 11, 2026
Ending a construction contract can trigger significant legal and practical consequences for owners and contractors. This article examines the risks that can arise when project participants decide…
When the Insurer Calls the Plays: Minnesota Expands the Right to Independent Counsel
By Bradley Prowant & Seth Row
When an insurer defends a lawsuit under a reservation of rights, the lawyer handling the defense may influence facts that affect both liability and insurance coverage. A recent Minnesota Court of Appeals decision gives policyholders greater ability to address that…
Chipping Away at Privacy Compliance: New Developments in Oregon
Oregon’s privacy compliance regime has entered a new phase. With the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) now fully in effect, new consumer rights and opt-out requirements in place, and the Attorney General actively enforcing the law without a statutory cure…
Stoel Rives Ranked No. 21 in Construction Executive Magazine’s 2026 The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ in the United States
By Andrew Gibson & Colm Nelson
Stoel Rives has been named to Construction Executive’s The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ annual national rankings for a seventh consecutive year and ranked No. 21 for 2026, rising six places from the 2025 ranking. Construction Executive evaluated firms on…
Los Angeles Regional Water Board Adopts New CII Stormwater Permit
On July 23, 2026, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board adopted a new Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (“CII”) Stormwater Permit that could create significant new compliance obligations for certain commercial, industrial, and institutional properties in portions of Los…
FCC Adds Foreign-Produced Power Inverters to Covered List: What the New Restrictions Mean
By Zack Taylor & Brian Nese
The FCC has added foreign-produced power inverters to its Covered List, immediately restricting new covered models from receiving the equipment authorization generally required for import, marketing, and sale in the United States.
The July 28, 2026, action is narrower and,…
Managing construction risks with international suppliers
As construction projects increasingly rely on specialized or international suppliers, project teams should evaluate more factors than pricing and product availability. Overseas vendors can offer significant advantages, but they may also introduce legal and practical challenges that become difficult to…
Does Your Cloud Have a Silver Lining? Top Ten legal issues to consider on data center construction projects
By Bart Reed
Data center construction projects involve more than delivering complex technical infrastructure on an accelerated schedule. Owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals must navigate legal and contractual issues that can affect project performance, increase costs, and lead to disputes throughout the…