California’s new Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act (California Civil Code Section 8850) completely changes how change orders and claims are handled on private projects. It gives contractors massive new leverage, including the right to stop work, and to obtain 2% monthly interest on unpaid sums, but the deadlines are incredibly strict.
To help you understand your claim rights and obligations, Jeffrey B. Baird, Esq. and Daniel R. Spencer, Esq. of Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP are hosting a virtual seminar with The Associated General Contractors of California on on Thursday, November 12th from 12 pm – 1 pm. This seminar is available to AGC-Cal Members & Non-Members.
Seminar Learning Objectives/Outcomes
By the end of the seminar, you will learn:
- The Mandatory Timeline: Learn the step-by-step claims process with timelines.
- Your Enforcement Toolkit: Understand your rights and obligations under California Civil Code Section 8850, including meet-and-confer protocols, mediation, stop-work notices, and penalty interest.
- Contract Defense Strategies: Learn how to analyze owner-drafted change order and claims provisions, what to watch out for, and how to respond.
- Strategic Leverage: Learn the strategic use of claims, stop-work, and mediation rights without risking a breach of contract.
- Mediation Selection: Learn key considerations in mediator selection, including timing and availability, managing consolidated claims, evaluating mediator experience, and understanding attorney representation requirements.
Seminar Details & Registration
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Time: 12 pm – 1 pm
- Location: Virtual Seminar (Zoom Meeting link provided upon registration)
- Hosted By: Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP & AGC-Cal
- Presenters: Jeffrey B. Baird, Esq. and Daniel R. Spencer, Esq.
- Registration: Sign up here.
Who Should Attend
Construction executives, prime contractors, subcontractors, project managers, and contract administrators. This training is available to AGC-Cal Members & Non-Members.
ADVERTISEMENT. This Legal Seminar and landing page are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Attendance does not create an attorney-client relationship. Legal Seminar provided by Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP in San Diego, CA. Responsible Attorney: Jeffrey Baird, Esq. Prior results do not guarantee warranty or predict a similar outcome regarding any future legal matter.