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…
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.
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…
The Sunday News
If you’re looking for a construction law post, this isn’t it. This Sunday morning I woke up to the news that the Trump administration deported over…
2025 Construction Outlook: Growth, But Uneven in Certain Areas
I think it’s safe to say that we’re well past any lingering economic impacts of COVID-19 although it has undoubtedly left an indelible imprint on the…
Rebuilding After the 2025 Southern California Fires
The 2025 Southern California wildfires – the Palisades Fire (January 7, 2025), Eaton Fire (January 7, 2025), Hughes Fire (January 22, 2025) and Border 2 Fire…
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