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    Current Law Summary: SB800 (codified as Civil Code §§895, et seq) is the most far-reaching, complex law regulating construction defect litigation, right to repair, warranty obligations and maintenance requirements transference in the country. In essence, to afford protection against frivolous lawsuits, builders shall do all the following:A homeowner is obligated to follow all reasonable maintenance obligations and schedules communicated in writing to the homeowner by the builder and product manufacturers, as well as commonly accepted maintenance practices. A failure by a homeowner to follow these obligations, schedules, and practices may subject the homeowner to the affirmative defenses.A builder, under the principles of comparative fault pertaining to affirmative defenses, may be excused, in whole or in part, from any obligation, damage, loss, or liability if the builder can demonstrate any of the following affirmative defenses in response to a claimed violation:


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    Drawing from more than four thousand construction and design related expert witness designations, the Anaheim, California Construction Expert Directory delivers a streamlined multi-disciplinary expert retention and support solution to attorneys and construction practice groups concerned with construction defect and claims matters. BHA provides construction claims investigation, testimony, and support services to the nation's leading construction practice groups, Fortune 500 builders, general liability carriers, owners, as well as a variety of public entities. In connection with in house personnel which comprise building envelope and design experts, forensic engineers, forensic architects, and construction cost and scheduling consultants, the construction experts group brings specialized experience and local capabilities to Anaheim and the surrounding areas.

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    Snell & Wilmer’s San Diego Office Recognized as One of the “Best Places to Work” by the San Diego Business Journal

    November 18, 2025 —
    SAN DIEGO - Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that its San Diego office has been selected as one of the 2025 “Best Places to Work” by the San Diego Business Journal, ranking 2nd among the companies on the list in the Large Business category. This recognition highlights outstanding companies in the San Diego region that are setting trends and redefining the employee experience. The list is compiled from top local employers that participated in a detailed survey conducted by Workforce Research Group and were evaluated on leadership, corporate culture, communications, and much more. “We are honored to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in San Diego and to rank second among the numerous companies in the region that fall into the Large Business category,” said Steffi Hafen, managing partner of Snell & Wilmer’s San Diego office. “This recognition reflects the culture of collaboration and opportunity we have cultivated in San Diego. I am incredibly proud of our team’s dedication to one another, to our clients, and to making a positive impact in the broader community.” Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Snell & Wilmer

    Why Travelers Fought a Fire Claim for Invisible Smoke Damage

    February 23, 2026 —
    Just 40 minutes after midnight on Sept. 27, 2018, the sky lit up over Birmingham, Ala. A fire engulfed an apartment building under construction—the last-to-be completed section of a wood-framed complex called the Metropolitan. It fueled one of the largest recorded blazes in the city’s history. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Elaine Silver, Engineering News-Record
    ENR may be contacted at enr@enr.com

    Trump Replaces Architect to Lead $300 Million Ballroom Design

    December 30, 2025 —
    President Donald Trump has tapped a new architect to help plan his $300 million White House ballroom wing, assigning the former lead designer to a consultant role in the high-profile and controversial project. Shalom Baranes Associates, a Washington-based architecture firm, will design the ballroom that will be built in place of the demolished East Wing, according to a White House official. James McCrery, who was previously named to lead the project, will remain in a consulting role. “Shalom is an accomplished architect whose work has shaped the architectural identity of our nation’s capital for decades and his experience will be a great asset to the completion of this project,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle said. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Skylar Woodhouse, Bloomberg

    Exclusion Bars Coverage For Cosmetic Hail Damage to Roof

    January 13, 2026 —
    The federal district court granted the insurer’s motion for summary judgment, finding there was no coverage for hail damage due to an exclusion for cosmetic hail damage. Cannon Falls Area Schools v Hanover Am. Ins. Co., 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 206792 (D. Minn. Oct. 21, 2025). On April 22, 2022, a hailstorm and high winds damaged the insured School’s buildings. The School’s buildings had metal roofs. The parties agreed that the hailstorm caused indentations to the roofs, but did not puncture the metal on the roofs. Since the storm, the roofs had not leaked. The School submitted a claim for property damage to its insurer, Hanover. A portion of the claim for damage to the HVAC equipment was paid. The remainder of the claim was denied based on the policy’s Cosmetic Damage Exclusion which excluded coverage for cosmetic damage to roof surfacing caused by wind or hail. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Tred R. Eyerly, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
    Mr. Eyerly may be contacted at te@hawaiilawyer.com

    California’s Retention Reform on Private Construction Projects

    February 17, 2026 —
    Retention has long been a contentious issue in California construction. Traditionally, owners withheld retention of 10% from each progress payment until completion, arguing it was necessary to ensure performance, quality and timely delivery. Contractors and subcontractors, however, often struggled with cash flow, payroll, and material costs while waiting months—sometimes even years—for withheld retention. Recognizing the financial challenges contractors and subcontractors face, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 61 (“SB 61”), now codified under California Civil Code Section 8811 and effective January 1, 2026, limiting retention to 5% on private works of improvement, aligning with the public works standard in place since 2012. The law’s intent is clear—ease financial strain on contractors and subcontractors while still providing owners with security (albeit reduced) with respect to project completion. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Michael McKeeman, Seyfarth
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    Traub Lieberman Partners Lauren S. Curtis and Sarah A. Wilkins and Associate Veronica Guerra Win Motion for Summary Judgment

    January 21, 2026 —
    Traub Lieberman Partners Lauren S. Curtis and Sarah A. Wilkins and Associate Veronica Guerra recently won a motion for summary judgment in favor of an insurer in a matter brought before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. In the underlying lawsuit, the insured, a property management company, was being sued in a wrongful death action arising from a shooting that occurred in the common area of a multi-family residential property managed by the insured. The insurer agreed to provide a defense to its insured in the wrongful death action, subject to a reservation of rights based on the policy’s Conditional Coverage Endorsement, which contains various conditions the insured must meet in order for coverage to be triggered under the policy. One of those conditions requires the insured to ensure that a property owner’s insurance policy must not contain any restrictions for assault and battery (“A&B”) exposures, including a sublimit for A&B claims. In this case, the property owner’s insurance policy did indeed contain a sublimit for A&B claims. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Traub Lieberman

    50 State Matrices | 2026 Edition

    March 03, 2026 —
    GRSM’s 50 State Legal Matrices provide a comprehensive, state-by-state snapshot of statutory law across all 50 U.S. states. Spanning critical areas such as indemnification, contractor licensing, labor standards, statute of limitations, and more, this resource enables businesses and counsel to quickly identify key legal requirements and variations across jurisdictions. Designed as a practical starting point rather than definitive legal advice, the Matrices help multi-state operators and attorneys navigate the complex patchwork of laws that can vary dramatically from one state to another. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

    Court Resolves Disagreement on the Amount of the Deductible

    December 02, 2025 —
    After a windstorm caused damage to the insured’s building and repair materials, the court sided with the insured in determining the amount of the deductible. Semaho, Inc. v. AMCO Ins. Co., 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 193521 (D. Colo. Sept. 30, 2025). Semaho owned two commercial buildings insured under a policy issued by AMCO. The buildings were damaged in a windstorm and Semaho’s contractor stored the building materials for the repairs on one building’s roof. A second windstorm then seriously damaged the building materials stored on the roof. Semaho submitted a claim for the lost building materials. Coverage was undisputed but the parties disagreed over which deductible should apply to Semaho’s claim. The key policy provision stated that the deductible should be calculated separately for the “building” and for certain categories of “personal property,” based on “the value(s) of the property that has sustained loss or damage.” Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Tred R. Eyerly, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
    Mr. Eyerly may be contacted at te@hawaiilawyer.com