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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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    3891 11th St Ste 312
    Riverside, CA 92501


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    Irvine, CA 92614
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    Santa Clarita, CA 91355


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    NCDOT Aims to Reopen Helene-damaged Interstate 40 by New Year's Day

    December 10, 2024 —
    Interstate 40, closed in late September when flooding from Hurricane Helene caused multiple landslides and washouts in the Pigeon River Gorge between North Carolina and Tennessee, is expected to partially reopen on New Year’s Day 2025, more than three months after the storm. Long-term reconstruction plans are still in early development. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Derek Lacey, ENR
    Mr. Lacey may be contacted at laceyd@enr.com

    Dispute Among Joint Venture Partners and Joint Venture Agreement

    January 28, 2025 —
    In a dispute involving joint venture partners and a joint venture agreement, one of the partners sued a third party (which purchased the assets of the other partner). Claims against the third party included tortious interference of the joint venture agreement between the partners, conspiracy to tortiously interfere with the joint venture agreement between the partners, aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty by the other partner, and conspiracy with the other partner to breach a fiduciary duty. The dispute was tried in a non-jury trial. The other partner and the third party prevailed. A few key points on the above claims asserted against the third party that failed:
    1. Tortious interference of the contract -- Since the trial court found that the other partner did NOT breach the joint venture agreement, the cause of action for tortious interference failed. “No cause of action for tortious interference with a contract can exist in the absence of a breach.”
    2. Conspiracy to tortiously interfere with a contract -- “If an underlying tort [e.g., tortious interference] has not been established, a count for conspiracy to commit that tort will not lie.”
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    Reprinted courtesy of David Adelstein, Kirwin Norris, P.A.
    Mr. Adelstein may be contacted at dma@kirwinnorris.com

    Four Ways to Master the Twists and Turns of Construction Project Change Orders

    May 12, 2025 —
    In an industry where projects often run over schedule and over budget, change orders, labor shortages and communication gaps can significantly reduce construction firms’ profits. Delays and budget hikes are often inevitable because of the nature of construction work where change orders are frequent. However, if not managed properly, they can result in a loss of credibility with clients and cut deeply into profit. Here are four construction project management tips that can ease the burden of inevitable project shifts that lead to hidden losses if not properly managed. 1. Create a Detailed Project Schedule As projects evolve, superintendents often scramble to get the right skilled-trades workers on site at the right time to move projects forward. Reprinted courtesy of Joshua Miles, Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved. Read the full story...

    Let’s Get Surety Podcast – #126 Building the Future: AI, Construction and Law

    December 31, 2024 —
    Denis Serkin, partner in P&A’s New York and New Jersey offices, joins the latest episode of the NASBP podcast “Let’s Get Surety” to delve into the transformative impact of AI on the construction industry and construction law. In this insightful discussion, Denis explores how AI tools are already enhancing design and supply chains and shares his vision for AI’s eventual integration across every facet of the industry. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Denis Serkin, Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
    Mr. Serkin may be contacted at dserkin@pecklaw.com

    In Matter of First Impression, California Appellate Court Finds a Claim for a Real Estate Professional’s Breach of Fiduciary Duty is Assignable

    January 28, 2025 —
    San Diego, Calif. (January 17, 2025) - The California Court of Appeal recently reversed a judgment entered in favor of real estate brokers who were sued for breaching their fiduciary duties in connection with the sale of residential real estate in Malibu. The Court of Appeal found the trial court erred when it rendered judgment in favor of the brokers on the basis that the plaintiff lacked standing to pursue claims that had been assigned to her. The trial court reasoned that claims for breach of fiduciary duty against real estate brokers are highly personalized tort causes of action, which cannot be assigned. The Court of Appeal disagreed. In a case of first impression, it held that a cause of action for breach of a real estate broker’s fiduciary duties, which seeks damages related to property rights and pecuniary interests, is assignable. The Court of Appeal’s decision in Lazar v. Bishop, issued December 19, 2024, involved a unique set of facts. The seller bought the property in 2006. His daughter, Laura Lazar, lived at the property. The seller hired a real estate broker to sell the home. The broker listed the property for $4.2 million. Thereafter, she persuaded the seller to drop the listing price to $3.15 million, the price at which it was ultimately sold. Reprinted courtesy of Briane Slome, Lewis Brisbois and Pamela Albanese, Lewis Brisbois Mr. Slome may be contacted at Brian.Slome@lewisbrisbois.com Ms. Albanese may be contacted at Pamela.Albanese@lewisbrisbois.com Read the full story...

    Allocating the Risk of Tariff Price Increases

    April 22, 2025 —
    As the Trump Administration’s tariffs are now in effect, owners, developers, and contractors managing pending construction projects face questions about who is ultimately responsible for impacts (both time and cost) resulting from those tariffs. Those negotiating contracts for upcoming projects face the predicament of allocating this future risk of material price increases and delays flowing from the new tariff regime. Despite recent legal challenges to the tariff regime,[1] the enforceability of tariffs has not been subject to any final judicial determination, giving rise to a great deal of uncertainty and volatility. Developers and contractors alike faced a similar unknown five years ago when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Many commonly used contract documents in the industry (i.e. the AIA A102 and A201) do not clearly allocate material escalation risk to any party and do not explicitly include tariffs as force majeure events. This leaves all stakeholders in a dilemma that could have serious financial impacts. Reprinted courtesy of Ashley Sherwood, Seyfarth Shaw LLP and Ryan Gilchrist, Seyfarth Shaw LLP Ms. Sherwood may be contacted at asherwood@seyfarth.com Mr. Gilchrist may be contacted at gilchrist@seyfarth.com Read the full story...

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    December 03, 2024 —
    For this weeks Guest Post Friday at Musings, we welcome Surety Bonds.com, a leading online surety provider. SuretyBonds.com specializes in educating current and prospective business owners about local surety requirements. To keep up with surety bond trends, follow and Surety Bonds Insider blog and @suretybond on Twitter. Professionals who work in the construction industry know the laws that regulate the market change constantly. Unfortunately, even government agencies are flawed, which means they sometimes establish nonsensical, arbitrary regulations that leave construction professionals even more confused as to how they’re expected to do their jobs. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill
    Mr. Hill may be contacted at chrisghill@constructionlawva.com

    GRSM Multi-Office Team Secures Dismissal of Claims for Global Paint and Coatings Manufacturer Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act

    February 03, 2025 —
    Philadelphia Partners Ty Havey and Cathy Slavin, Sacramento Senior Counsel Jennifer Paez, and Associate Erica Briggs successfully defended a leading global manufacturer of premium paint and coating products in a high-stakes case brought under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA), 15 U.S.C. § 1261 et seq. On November 4, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted summary judgment and dismissed all claims against the firm’s client. The case, brought by a subrogating insurance carrier and its policyholders—a vineyard and winery—arose from a total loss structure fire in Sonoma County. The plaintiffs alleged that discarded rags soaked with the client’s wood stain product spontaneously combusted due to inadequate labeling. The GRSM team denied the spontaneous combustion claim and argued that the FHSA, which governs product labeling for hazardous substances, preempted plaintiffs’ claims for additional warnings about spontaneous combustion. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP