It was a newsworthy weekend. A volcano eruption off the coast of Tonga causing tsunami warnings as far west as California and as far east as…
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2022 Construction Outlook: Continuing Growth But at Slower Pace
By Garret Murai
In the midst of a pandemic that has lasted far longer than I think many of us thought it would, it’s been a study in contrasts:…
California Supreme Court Declines Request to Expand Exceptions to Privette Doctrine for Known Hazards
By Garret Murai
First things first. Happy New Year! Hope you had a good one. To start things off in the new year we’ve got an employment-related case for…
What You Need to Know About the Recently Enacted Infrastructure Bill
By Garret Murai
This past week, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bill, commonly referred to as the Infrastructure Bill, provides for $1.2 trillion in…
OSHA Releases COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards
By Garret Murai
On November 4, 2021, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its long anticipated COVID-19 emergency temporary standards applicable to employers with 100 or more…
California Supreme Court Holds that Prevailing Wages are Not Required for Mobilization Work, for Now
By Garret Murai
In the midst of the Great Depression the federal government enacted the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. section 32141 et seq.) to help workers on federal construction projects. Under…
Court of Appeals Finds Arbitration Provision Incorporated by Reference Unenforceable
By Garret Murai
Subcontractors have gotten accustomed to incorporation clauses in their contracts. While an incorporation clause can incorporate any document, most typically, it’s the prime contract between the…
Agreement Authorizing Party’s Own Engineer to Determine Substantial Compliance Found Binding on Adverse Party
By Garret Murai
When it comes to resolving construction disputes it’s a bit like the “31 Flavors” of Baskin Robins. There’s a flavor for nearly everyone. From mediation, to…
The Architecture of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
By Garret Murai
Like many, you may be watching the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. If you have, it’s one of the most unusual Olympics ever. From the “2020” name, to…
Regulatory Update: Sesame Added As Major Food Allergen; FDA Issues Voluntary Guidance For Now
By Bill Acevedo
Under the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research Act of 2021 (FASTER Act), sesame has now been added to the list of major food allergens for which labeling disclosures are mandatory. By January 1, 2023, food companies must declare…