Eileen Duffy Robinett and Jeffrey N. Brown | Thompson Coburn Whether you are negotiating a real estate deal, joint venture or acquisition, Letters of Intent (LOIs) are often used as a first step to ensure that the parties are sufficiently committed to negotiating a deal and aligned regarding some of the key transaction considerations. But… Continue reading Before You Sign: Four Lessons for Using Letters of Intent
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New California Construction Laws Taking Effect in 2026
Michelle Akerman, Tom Li and Bianca Velez | Hanson Bridgett This article summarizes changes in California construction law taking effect in 2026. California’s Housing and Infrastructure Reform Legislation AB 130 and SB 131 – Comprehensive Reforms to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Effective January 1, 2026, CEQA undergoes significant statutory streamlining under 2025 legislation, primarily… Continue reading New California Construction Laws Taking Effect in 2026
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
Authorship and Data Disclosure Risks in Construction and Design
Evan Brown | Stoel Rives Contractors and design professionals are rapidly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) technology into their work. We construction lawyers are striving to keep up with the breakneck pace of technological adoption and evolution and develop ways to protect against emerging risks. During this period of adoption and change, two risks are emerging,… Continue reading Authorship and Data Disclosure Risks in Construction and Design
Protecting Construction Contractor’s Investments in International Construction Projects
Sean Marriott | HFW Cross-border construction activity has grown in recent years, with numerous complex construction projects initiated in developing countries, involving multiple parties with diverse specialisations and operating in multiple jurisdictions. Contractors are often required to enter into long-term contractual relationships with foreign host Governments that involve the contractor bearing the up-front costs of… Continue reading Protecting Construction Contractor’s Investments in International Construction Projects