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
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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
Strategies for a Successful Preconstruction Phase
Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt | Mandelbaum Barrett As construction activity accelerates across New Jersey and the broader region, owners, contractors, and design teams are placing renewed emphasis on the preconstruction phase—a stage increasingly recognized as the foundation for project success. Rising material costs, tighter schedules, and complex procurement demands have made early planning and coordinated decision-making… Continue reading Strategies for a Successful Preconstruction Phase
Preserving the Scene, Preventing Delays: A Balancing Act for Joint Site Inspections
David D. Brisco and Kris Cherevas | Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog Conducting subrogation investigations is a balancing act. The need to move quickly to accommodate mitigation and repairs is balanced against the need for a proper and thorough investigation to ensure subrogation rights are preserved. Retaining experts and consultants, identifying potential interested parties and… Continue reading Preserving the Scene, Preventing Delays: A Balancing Act for Joint Site Inspections