I was a T.A. for my high school history teacher, a really smart and nice guy, Mr. Reynolds. In the room at the back of…
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…
In the Eye of the Beholder: Court of Appeal Finds Duty of Care Owed by Owner and Contractors for Death of Minors Caused by Independent Truck Driver
At the Intersection of Indemnity and Prevailing Wages
On Checks and Balances
2026 Construction Outlook: Dampening Outlook With Some Potential Bright Spots
It’s called “checks and balances” for a reason. And, generally, it works well so long as there are clear boundaries between the “co-equal” branches of government.…
According to Dodge Construction Network’s Outlook 2026 Ebook, “the construction industry came roaring into 2025” – with large government investments through the Infrastructure Bill and the…
My father used to make me wash the family cars every weekend . . . rain or shine. The nice thing about washing a car in…
Happy New Year! Hope the holidays were enjoyable for you. During the first session of the California Legislature’s 2025-2026 legislative session, 2,350 bills were introduced, of…
Contractors working on public works projects are likely familiar with the statutory claims resolution process under Public Contract Code section 9204. Section 9204, which went into…
It’s not uncommon in construction claims for there to be Insurance and bond issues, whether it’s tendering a claim to your insurer, or claims against a…
Nomos LLP partner Garret Murai has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Construction Law.
“The declining significance of privity has found its way to construction law.” So begins the 4th District Court of Appeal’s decision in Lynch v. Peter &…
I usually wait until the end of the year to write about new construction laws. But a friend (thanks Marty!) recently reached out about a bill…
I’ve lost my share of cases over the years. Winning of course, feels great, and losing doesn’t. But losing teaches lessons that winning rarely can. At…
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