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Construction & Infrastructure Law Blog
Federal Court Holds “No Damage for Delay” Clauses Are Per Se Enforceable on Federal Public Works Projects in California
By Robert T. Sturgeon Harper/Neilsen-Dillingham, Builders, Inc. v. United States, 81 Fed. Cl. 667 (2008) California has long followed a public policy which limits the enforcement of so-called "no damage…
Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental Law Blog
New California Law Prohibits Retention on CalTrans Transportation Projects
By Edward B. Lozowicki California has enacted a new law, Senate Bill 593, which prohibits CalTrans from withholding retention from progress payments to contractors on transportation projects. CalTrans has implemented…
Infrastructure Law Blog
Court clarifies public works contract claims procedures in relation to government tort claim procedures
On August 25, 2008, a California appellate court held that compliance with the claims procedures set forth in a public works contract relieves a contractor from the requirement to file…
Infrastructure Law Blog
Court clarifies subcontractor substitution requirements
A California appellate court recently clarified the requirements for substitution of a subcontractor on a public works project under Public Contract Code sections 4100-4114. (Titan Electric Corp. v. Los Angeles…
Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental Law Blog
Court Clarifies Prompt Payment Risks to Contractor
By James G. Higgins Prompt payment laws can pose significant risk to owners and contractors. In S&S Cummins Corp. v. West Bay Builders, Inc. 2008 Cal. App. LEXIS 160, *,…