Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog In a case that I’m frankly surprised I don’t see more of, the 2nd District Court of Appeal of California examined an indemnity claim by a subcontractor against a general contractor and public entity who mistakenly believed that a construction project did not require the payment of prevailing… Continue reading At the Intersection of Indemnity and Prevailing Wages
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California Construction’s New Era: Comply with Mandatory Dispute Resolution Process or Risk a Work Stoppage
Allison Etkin, Daniel Miktus and Emma Nargi | Akerman Beginning January 1, 2026, California has a new mandatory statutory procedure governing private construction disputes, and failure to comply may give contractors the right to suspend work without penalty. The new law provides a step-by-step procedure and defined timelines that both owners and contractors must follow… Continue reading California Construction’s New Era: Comply with Mandatory Dispute Resolution Process or Risk a Work Stoppage
California’s Retention Reform on Private Construction Projects
Michael T. McKeeman | The Construction Seyt Retention has long been a contentious issue in California construction. Traditionally, owners withheld retention of 10% from each progress payment until completion, arguing it was necessary to ensure performance, quality and timely delivery. Contractors and subcontractors, however, often struggled with cash flow, payroll, and material costs while waiting… Continue reading California’s Retention Reform on Private Construction Projects
California Construction Sites Face Uncertainty With New Fall Protection Rules
Kevin Bland, Adam Crane and Karen Tynan | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA Standards Board) authorized a limited advisory committee to consider clarifications and training requirements for interior framing work, opening the door to further dialogue and clarification of the new fall protection rules. At… Continue reading California Construction Sites Face Uncertainty With New Fall Protection Rules
Mediation Aspects of SB940 in California: The Tiers Structure for Mediator Certification
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