Infra Insight Blog

As public agencies increasingly turn to alternative delivery methods for water infrastructure projects, the application of California’s design immunity protections is becoming more complex. While design immunity traditionally shields public entities from liability when approved plans are reasonable and design changes are thoroughly documented, delegating both design and construction responsibilities to private developers can blur accountability and create new risks.

Maintaining design immunity protections may require agencies to stay actively involved in the ...

In light of recent Executive Orders issued by President Trump concerning tariffs, countries around the world—including the United States—have been forced to reassess existing trade and contractual frameworks. The construction industry in particular faces heightened uncertainty due to the risk of disruption of project timelines and budgets.

In an article for Nossaman’s California Water Views – 2025 Outlook, we examine how construction contracts should proactively address tariff-related risks, especially through the careful drafting of force majeure provisions ...