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…
On Checks and Balances
2026 Construction Outlook: Dampening Outlook With Some Potential Bright Spots
It’s That Time of Year: Contract Review Time
2026 Construction Law Update
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 &…
New California Law Caps Retention at 5% on Private Works Projects Effective on January 1, 2026
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…
Fairness is Relative. Workers Compensation and the Dreaded Section 7031
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…
Nomos LLP Partner Garret Murai Recognized by Super Lawyers
Nomos LLP Partner Garret Murai has been recognized as a 2025 Northern California Super Lawyer honoree in the area of Construction Litigation. This is the twelfth…
Tesla, Trafficking and the False Claims Act
Living in California, illegal immigration has been a topic of debate for as long as I can remember. But I can’t think of a time when…
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