American Arbitration Association Welcome back to Mediation Aspects of SB940 in California, a series providing updates on Business and Professions Code 6173 which created a voluntary certification program for mediators and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professionals in California. The new program “aims to promote adherence to ethical standard for ADR services and establish consumer… Continue reading Mediation Aspects of SB940 in California: The Tiers Structure for Mediator Certification
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California Bill Seeks to Add ‘Transparency’ to Aerial Images Used by Insurers
Insurance Journal A California lawmaker is pushing to require insurers to notify homeowners in advance of taking or using aerial images of their property, and to stop insurers from basing decisions to cancel, non-renew, or reduce coverage based on aerial images older than 180 days. Assembly Bill was introduced last week by Assemblymember Lisa Calderon,… Continue reading California Bill Seeks to Add ‘Transparency’ to Aerial Images Used by Insurers
It’s That Time of Year: Contract Review Time
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog My father used to make me wash the family cars every weekend . . . rain or shine. The nice thing about washing a car in the rain is that you don’t need to dry it. Once, while sudsing up one of the family cars in the rain… Continue reading It’s That Time of Year: Contract Review Time
Effective January 1, 2026 California SB 61 Caps Retention at 5% on Private Construction Projects
Kendall Woods | Buchalter California passed Senate Bill 61 (SB 61), a new law intended to help ease financial risk for contractors and subcontractors on private construction projects. With the passage of SB 61, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on July 14, 2025, retention practices for private construction projects will undergo a significant… Continue reading Effective January 1, 2026 California SB 61 Caps Retention at 5% on Private Construction Projects
California Overhauls Private Sector Construction Payment Practices
Richard McDonald, Cory Mickels and Jay Ross | Lathrop GPM Two new California statutes taking effect January 1, 2026, will significantly change the way private construction projects are contracted, administered and paid: Both laws require immediate updates to standard contract forms, internal workflows and project management practices. SB 61: The New 5% Retention Cap SB… Continue reading California Overhauls Private Sector Construction Payment Practices