Are Owners and Contractors Ready for California’s New Private Works Claims Process?

California's Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act establishes a mandatory claims process for most private construction contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026. Owners, contractors, and subcontractors must comply with new notice, response, payment, and mediation requirements that may override contractual procedures. This alert explains the key deadlines, work-suspension rights, prompt-payment penalties, and practical steps project participants should take to avoid costly... By: Stoel Rives LLP