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OCBA Construction Law Section Meeting
2026 California Construction Law Update: Navigating New Retention Caps
Start Date - End Date
March 04, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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ZOOM-ONLY
Speaker:
Mark L. Armstrong, Esq.
Co-Founder, Hannegan Armstrong LLP,
Chair - Elect, OCBA Construction Law Section
Chair - Elect, OCBA Construction Law Section
2026 California Construction Law Update: Navigating New Retention Caps, Claims Mandates, and Evolving Defect Liability
This 60-minute presentation provides a critical analysis of new California construction laws in effect for 2026, including the implementation of the 5% retention cap on private works (SB 61) and new mandatory claims resolution processes (SB 440). The session will also cover significant 2024-2025 appellate decisions impacting construction litigation, focusing on contractor, design professional and owner/developer liability as well as the evolving scope of the Privette doctrine. Attendees will learn how these legislative and judicial shifts change risk allocation and project management for California practitioners.
This program is approved for 1.0 CLE Credit. Attendees must have participated in the program in its entirety to receive MCLE credit.
Cancellations must be received via fax or email three (3) business days prior to meeting date to receive a refund.
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