Miller Act & Little Miller Act Essentials: Protecting Your Payment on Public Projects

Event Date: September 9, 2026
Event Start Time: 11:30 am
Location: Webinar
Cost: Members: $49; Non-Members: $79
Event Type: Webinar
Registration Deadline: September 8, 2026

Event Overview:

Public works projects come with unique rules and missing them can cost you. This session provides a practical refresher on the Miller Act and Little Miller Acts, with a focus on projects under $150,000 where these protections are frequently triggered. We’ll break down when the Acts apply, who is covered, and the key deadlines and notice requirements you can’t afford to overlook.

In addition, we’ll demystify performance bonds and payment bonds; what they are, how they work, and how to review them to ensure you’re protected in the event of contractor default. Walk away with actionable steps to strengthen your position and improve your chances of getting paid.

Speaker Name & Bio: Christopher E Ng

Christopher E Ng is the managing partner of Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt, LLP. He is a member of the firm’s Business and Commercial Law and Construction Law Departments where he primarily represents private and publicly-held companies in a wide range of business, commercial and construction transactions and disputes. Chris, a member of the State Bar of California and District of Columbia and licensed to practice in all California state and federal courts, is also an educator, active speaker, published author and frequent contributor to local, regional and national legal publications. For more than a decade, Chris has served as an adjunct professor and lecturer at Pepperdine University, California State University (Northridge), and Loyola Law School (Los Angeles).

Cancellations will be accepted for full refund no later than five working days prior to event — substitute attendees accepted up to day of event.

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