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California Supreme Court Further Scrutinizes Use of Lease-Leaseback Delivery System for School Construction

It was eight years ago that the California Court of Appeal issued its first opinion in the ongoing saga between a disgruntled public works contractor and the Fresno Unified School District over the lease-leaseback delivery system. The case continues today. …

Colin McCarthyMay 23, 2023

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How to Effectively Negotiate A Contract?

Most Contracts Are Negotiable The first part of talking about how to negotiate a contract successfully, is starting with the basic premise that nearly all contracts are negotiable. In the construction world, typically contracts that would not be negotiable would…

Colin McCarthyApril 4, 2023

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Suretyship: Why do I need a bond?

What is a Surety Bond? In order to understand why you need a bond, we have to start with what is a bond. Bonds are essentially a product, similar to a guarantee that helps to transfer risk and mitigate risk…

Colin McCarthyJanuary 27, 2023

Construction Contracts Case Studies

The Increased Importance of Contract Negotiation in a Pandemic Environment

Nearly every contract is negotiable. The importance of thoroughly reviewing, understanding and negotiating contract terms cannot be understated. However, the importance of contract negotiation has taken on an increased role in our current pandemic environment. The pandemic period has seen…

Colin McCarthyJuly 30, 2021

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When Must a California Contractor Pay Prevailing Wages?—The Answer is Not Always Simple

California law requires that all workers employed on public works projects must be paid the proper and legally correct prevailing wage, as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and according to the type of work…

Colin McCarthyJune 28, 2021

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Industry Alert – Rising Construction Costs Impacting the Development and Construction Industry

A perfect storm of factors has led to unprecedented increases in construction material costs. As Americans were forced to sit at home during the Pandemic, the market for home improvements skyrocketed. Coupled with the already volatile international materials market, weather…

Colin McCarthyApril 29, 2021

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Pandemic Stimulus and its Impact on School Construction

Trillions of dollars have poured into the domestic economy since the outset of the COVID-19 Pandemic*. These programs reflect an unprecedented reaction to an unprecedented public-health emergency. As these dollars continue to flow into the hands of public owners, the…

Colin McCarthyMarch 2, 2021

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Lanak & Hanna Principal Attorney Colin McCarthy Negotiates Very Favorable $16 Million Deal for General Contractor Client on Downtown Los Angeles Affordable Housing Project

Lanak & Hanna has completed a construction deal for one of its premier clients involving a $16 million affordable housing project in Downtown Los Angeles. Principal Attorney Colin K. McCarthy successfully negotiated the prime contract package, subcontracts, bonds and insurance…

Colin McCarthyJanuary 25, 2021

Top 10 Risk Management Tools for Contractors

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Top Ten Risk Management Tips for Contractors

Here is our top ten list of tips available to contractors to help minimize risk on construction projects. Second Set of Eyes on Bid Documents: Often contractors rely on a single person to estimate jobs and prepare bids. This is…

Colin McCarthyNovember 19, 2020

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Top 10 Clauses to Consider in Contracts

As we emerge from the effects of a global pandemic that has impacted every sector of the business community, one of the lessons learned is a renewed focus on the vital role that contracts play in our business dealings. From…

Colin McCarthyOctober 22, 2020

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California Supreme Court Further Scrutinizes Use of Lease-Leaseback Delivery System for School Construction

How to Effectively Negotiate A Contract?

Suretyship: Why do I need a bond?

The Increased Importance of Contract Negotiation in a Pandemic Environment

When Must a California Contractor Pay Prevailing Wages?—The Answer is Not Always Simple

Industry Alert – Rising Construction Costs Impacting the Development and Construction Industry

Pandemic Stimulus and its Impact on School Construction

Lanak & Hanna Principal Attorney Colin McCarthy Negotiates Very Favorable $16 Million Deal for General Contractor Client on Downtown Los Angeles Affordable Housing Project

Top Ten Risk Management Tips for Contractors

Top 10 Clauses to Consider in Contracts

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