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ogy and storytelling in construction litigation. Te project documents and details matter!


Te members of the LAC also con-


tinue to review and understand insur- ance issues and how contractors can implement their best risk management solutions, including builder’s risk insur- ance, to protect themselves. One of the hurdles facing contractors is exposure for employment claims. Te LAC is closely tracking issues raised by the changing law and Labor Code and the impact on potential wage and hour claims against contractors, and best practices to avoid or defend against these types of claims. Tese issues and more will be ad-


dressed when the LAC gathers for its annual retreat, August 23-24, 2024, at Te Lodge at Torrey Pines. We would welcome you to join us!


LAC At Work for You The LAC is comprised of the top con- struction attorneys in California who have specialties in virtually every legal issue that could confront contractors, from alternative project delivery to workers’ compensation. This tremen- dous resource of construction law- yers is available to AGC of California members through the Legal Hotline at www.agc-ca.org/resources/advocacy/ legal-resources/. LAC members, through the Amicus


Subcommittee, are also active providing amicus or “friend of the court” briefs, which present the general contractor’s perspective on legal issues impacting our membership. In some cases, a contractor party will ask us not only for a legal briefing but also to present our position before the court during oral argument. In addition to the work by the LAC in influencing judicial decisions, our LAC members are also active in impacting


legislative actions. AGC of California is participating in workshops and provid- ing comments and analysis on various legislation and proposed regulations on fugitive dust, off-road diesel, and clean fleet regulations among others through our Legislative Committee. The LAC’s Contracts and Forms


Subcommittee continues to provide support for updating the AGC of Cali- fornia’s standard agreements and forms to reflect the latest in legislative and judicial decisions as well as economic issues like supply chain shortages and material price escalations. Finally, we also have our LAC news-


letter that is published quarterly, and I encourage you to read it. Over the rest of the year, we are going to share with the membership short takeaways on some of the issues we are watching and provide legal tips. Please reach out to the LAC to raise issues that you are encountering in your work. Mary Alyssa Rancier is our staff liaison, and her contact information is available on the AGC of California website. Are you up for the challenges and opportunities in 2024 and beyond? Te LAC is here to help!


Brenda K. Radmacher is a construction lawyer and partner with Akerman, LLP. She is licensed in California and Arizona and


has been actively involved in all facets of construction disputes and contracts throughout the U.S. with particular experience in building collapse cases (including the Champlain Towers Collapse Case in Florida), mechanic’s lien and payment disputes, and complex disputes over construction delays and defect claims. She is also a mediator and arbitrator and regularly conducts training on negotiation. She can be reached by email at Brenda. Radmacher@Akerman.com.


The exponential technology growth and major advances shaping the construction industry will result in innovation, but will also lead to new areas of liability, claims, and legal challenges to be tackled.


CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR MAY/JUNE 2024


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