My Current Love-Hate Relationship with AI
It’s early in the relationship, I know. But still, there are some things that bug me. Yet, I also know that it’s a relationship in which…
The Deadline to File Suit on a Public Works Payment Payment Bond is Triggered by a Claimant’s Work on a Project Not by a Claimant’s Work Under a Contract
California law requires that prime contractors furnish a payment bond – providing for payment to lower-tiered subcontractors and suppliers – on state and local public works…
My Current Love-Hate Relationship with AI
The Deadline to File Suit on a Public Works Payment Payment Bond is Triggered by a Claimant’s Work on a Project Not by a Claimant’s Work Under a Contract
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
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
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…
At the Intersection of Indemnity and Prevailing Wages
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…
On Checks and Balances
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.…
2026 Construction Outlook: Dampening Outlook With Some Potential Bright Spots
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…
It’s That Time of Year: Contract Review Time
My father used to make me wash the family cars every weekend . . . rain or shine. The nice thing about washing a car in…
2026 Construction Law Update
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…
9204 Meet 8850. Public Works Claims Processes Now Apply to Private Works, With Some Differences
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…
Call Me Maybe: California’s Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations
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 Recognized by Best Lawyers in America
Nomos LLP partner Garret Murai has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Construction Law.
At the Border of Contract and Torts in Construction Disputes
“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 &…
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