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
On Thursday, December 19th, Seyfarth Construction partner, Brenda Radmacher, will be a key presenter at NBI’s Mediation Masterclass for Attorneys. This full day program provides an in-depth course on improving your mediation skills. Attendees will learn proven strategies for client preparation, negotiation tactics, and crafting ironclad mediation agreements. Become a stronger advocate for your clients
Brenda Radmacher, partner in Seyfarth’s Construction group, will present and moderate panels at the 38thAnnual Construction Super Conference 2024 on December 9-11. The conference is recognized as the preeminent construction conference developed for mid to senior-level professionals working in legal and commercial construction markets.
Panel – Looking Around Corners: Emerging Trends and Proactive
On December 5, 2023, Seyfarth’s Amy Hoang will be a panelist on a Strafford Webinar detailing Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements. This 90-minute CLE presentation (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET), will guide construction counsel through the BABA final guidance with notable revisions from the interim guidance. The panel will discuss how the final rule impacts construction contractors, including sourcing compliant materials, dealing with supply chain issues and increased costs, ensuring subcontractor compliance, and recordkeeping requirements. The panel will also discuss when and how to request a waiver and best practices for compliance. Those interested in attending may contact Ms. Hoang directly at ahoang@seyfarth.com or register here.Continue Reading Seyfarth’s Amy Hoang to Speak on Build America, Buy America Webinar
Seyfarth Shaw’s Construction group have achieved a top tier ranking in the highly regarded Legal 500 United States 2023 edition, solidifying their reputation as one of the nation’s top legal teams. This recognition reaffirms Seyfarth’s unwavering commitment to excellence in Real Estate Construction and Construction Litigation.
The Legal 500 United States guide recognizes Seyfarth’s
Under the Miller Act, 40 U.S.C. §§ 3131 et seq., contractors hired to work on federal construction projects are required to furnish payment bonds in order to ensure payment to certain persons that provide labor for the project. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently issued a published decision clarifying
The week of March 5-11, 2023 marks the 25th annual Women in Construction Week, which celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. Seyfarth is proud to co-sponsor a networking event on March 9th. The event is hosted by Women in Construction, Inc. and National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).
Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 10, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released for public comment its draft 2023-2027 Strategic Enforcement Plan (“SEP”)—a document that will guide the Commission’s enforcement priorities for the next five years. The EEOC’s prior Strategic Plan described how it would pursue its enforcement goals. (See our earlier blog on the Strategic Plan here). The Strategic Enforcement Plan, on the other hand, describes what the EEOC’s enforcement priorities will be. Earlier actions by the EEOC suggested that it might be turning its attention to the construction industry. In the SEP, the EEOC makes its intentions explicit, putting the construction industry—and especially those receiving federal funding—squarely in its sights.
The EEOC’s first SEP covered Fiscal Years 2013-2016 (the EEOC’s fiscal years begin on October 1) and identified six broad subject-matter priorities. The EEOC’s second SEP set the course for enforcement priorities for FY2017-2022. The latest proposed SEP, published in the Federal Register for comment for the first time, provides notable additional details that put the employer community on notice of the Commission’s intentions for FY2023-2027.[1]Continue Reading The EEOC Targets Construction Industry For Heightened Enforcement