Contractors working on public works projects are likely familiar with the statutory claims resolution process under Public Contract Code section 9204. Section 9204, which went into…
California Construction Law Blog
The California Construction Law Blog, published by Nomos LLP, focuses on legal issues related to construction projects within California. It covers topics such as public and private works claims processes, construction contract drafting and negotiation, licensing, payment and performance claims, insurance and bond issues, and dispute resolution including contract and tort intersections. The blog also addresses regulatory matters like California’s Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations and workers' compensation concerns relevant to construction. It reflects the firm's experience with significant construction projects and legal challenges in the built environment sector.
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Call Me Maybe: California’s Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations
It’s not uncommon in construction claims for there to be Insurance and bond issues, whether it’s tendering a claim to your insurer, or claims against a…
Nomos LLP Partner Garret Murai Recognized by Best Lawyers in America
Nomos LLP partner Garret Murai has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Construction Law.
At the Border of Contract and Torts in Construction Disputes
“The declining significance of privity has found its way to construction law.” So begins the 4th District Court of Appeal’s decision in Lynch v. Peter &…
Fairness is Relative. Workers Compensation and the Dreaded Section 7031
I’ve lost my share of cases over the years. Winning of course, feels great, and losing doesn’t. But losing teaches lessons that winning rarely can. At…
Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should. The “Retained Control” Exception to the Privette Doctrine
Eating an entire bag of “family” sized potato chips in one sitting. Guilty. Binge watching the entire new season of Black Mirror over a weekend. Guilty.…
The Sunday News
If you’re looking for a construction law post, this isn’t it. This Sunday morning I woke up to the news that the Trump administration deported over…
2025 Construction Outlook: Growth, But Uneven in Certain Areas
I think it’s safe to say that we’re well past any lingering economic impacts of COVID-19 although it has undoubtedly left an indelible imprint on the…
Rebuilding After the 2025 Southern California Fires
The 2025 Southern California wildfires – the Palisades Fire (January 7, 2025), Eaton Fire (January 7, 2025), Hughes Fire (January 22, 2025) and Border 2 Fire…
2025 Construction Law Update
It’s that time of year again. The second half of the 2023-2024 legislative session saw the introduction of 2,124 bills, of which, 1418 were signed into…