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California Construction Law Blog
The California Construction Law Blog, published by Wendel Rosen LLP, focuses on legal issues affecting the construction industry in California. Topics include new legislation impacting construction contracts, retention limits on private works projects, arbitration and dispute resolution in construction agreements, wage and hour considerations for construction employees, and claims related to payment bonds on public works projects. The blog also addresses regulatory compliance and litigation trends relevant to contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers operating within the state's construction sector.
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2024 Construction Law Update
By Garret Murai
We would like to wish you and yours a happy holiday season as we approach 2024. The first half of the 2023-2024 legislative session saw the…
Claims Litigated Under Government Claims Act Must “Fairly Reflect” Factual Claims Made in Underlying Government Claim
By Garret Murai
Unlike horseshoes and hand grenades, close sometimes isn’t close enough. In the next case, Hernandez v. City of Stockton, 90 Cal.App.5th 1222 (2023), the Third District…
Public Contract Code Section 1104 Does Not Apply to Claims of Implied Breach of Warranty of Correctness of Plans and Specifications
By Garret Murai
It’s the classic tale of two cities. One city is occupied by architects and engineers. The other, by contractors. And while the cities typically co-exist relatively…
If You Can’t Dazzle Em’ With Brilliance, Baffle Em’ With Bullshit: Apprentices on California State and Local Public Works Projects
By Garret Murai
The “Big Four” when it comes to public works contracting on state and local projects in California are: Registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations…
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Data
By Garret Murai
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued its final rule (Final Rule) on electronic submission of injury and illness information. The Final Rule…
Nomos LLP Partner Garret Murai Recognized by Best Lawyers®
By Garret Murai
Nomos LLP Partner Garret Murai has been recognized by Best Lawyers® in its 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Construction…
2023’s Bank Failures: What Contractors, Material Suppliers and Equipment Lessors Can Do to Protect Themselves
By Garret Murai
It has been a tumultuous year for the banking industry. Since the beginning of this year the industry has seen the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank…
2023 Construction Outlook: Construction Starts Expected to Flatten
By Garret Murai
There’s a lot to worry about going into 2023 according to Dodge Data & Analytics in its 2023 Construction Industry Outlook: Inflation More oil production cuts…
Payment Bond Surety Entitled to Award of Attorneys’ Fees Although Defended by Principal
By Garret Murai
For contractors involved in California public works projects the scenario is not uncommon: The general contractor awarded the public works project is required to obtain a…