Introduction
On June 26, 2026 the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued its decision in J.C. Cannistraro, LLC v. Columbia Construction Co.—a holding that sits at the intersection of Prompt Pay Act compliance and the Massachusetts Arbitration Act.[1]
Most already know that the Massachusetts Prompt Pay Act (PPA) imposes strict timing and certification requirements
Daily Journal (California) featured an article by Construction Law partner Brenda Radmacher, “A new path for construction defects in California.” The piece, published on June 15, 2026, examines Assembly Bill 1903 and its potential to significantly reshape California’s construction defect framework, particularly for common interest properties.
The article highlights how AB 1903 would overhaul the
Brenda Radmacher, a partner in Seyfarth’s Construction Law practice and a mediator and arbitrator serving on the American Arbitration Association’s panels, is among the contributing authors to the American Bar Association’s forthcoming guide on construction disputes: Time – The Legal Implications of Project Delay in Construction.
Drawing on three decades of experience, Radmacher authors Chapter 8, Contractor Delay Damages, offering practical insight into one of the
Artificial intelligence and advanced digital tools are no longer experimental on construction projects. In Q1 of 2026, we can already see how they are already influencing schedules, estimates, submittals, safety reporting, and day‑to‑day project documentation. As peak construction season approaches, many teams are accelerating adoption of AI to gain efficiency.
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Property owners, contractors, and others dealing with mechanics and materialmen’s liens in Georgia should keep an eye on HB 676, which is currently making its way through the Georgia General Assembly. The bill aims to curb misuse of the lien process and provide additional remedies to those challenging a frivolous lien filing.
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By April 18, 2026, New York construction litigation will operate on a faster—and far less forgiving—timeline. The Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay (the “AVOID Act”), signed into law on December 19, 2025, fundamentally rewrites third‑party practice under CPLR § 1007 by imposing strict deadlines to bring subcontractors, suppliers, and other responsible parties into a case.
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On Friday, February 20, 2026, Brenda Radmacher and Jay Houghton will present a live webinar to the Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA). Their presentation, “SB 440 and the Fair Payment Act: What Construction Lawyers Need to Know for 2026,” is based on their recent Daily Journal article and will explore key developments under SB 440
The Daily Journal published an article on December 11, 2025 by Brenda Radmacher and Jay Houghton: “How California’s Fair Payment Act will reshape construction disputes in 2026.” The piece discusses California’s new Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act, which will apply to private construction contracts entered into on or after Jan.
Seyfarth’s Construction team is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 edition of our 50-State Lien Law Notice Requirements Guide, a must-have resource for commercial contractors, real estate developers, and construction professionals navigating lien notice obligations across the United States.
This comprehensive desktop reference provides a state-by-state overview of lien notice requirements, including general timing and
Last week, Seyfarth’s Brenda Radmacher presented at West Coast Casualty’s 31st Annual Construction Defects Conference. Along with other industry leaders in the construction industry, Brenda provided professional tips on how to best manage risk, avoid, and mitigate construction disputes. The key takeaways include:
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