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New California Construction Laws for 2022

In 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several laws impacting California contractors and employers. Below is a list of the key changes that can affect your business. A.B. 1023 – Electronic Records for Contractors and Subcontractors (Effective Jan. 1, 2022) …

Lanak & HannaNovember 22, 2021

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California Court of Appeal Rejects Arbitration of Subcontractor’s Claim Based on Incorporation of the Prime Contract Arbitration Clause

In a recent published decision, the Second District Court of Appeal has ruled that a subcontractor is not bound to arbitrate its dispute with a general contractor based solely on the existence of an arbitration clause in the prime contract. …

Lanak & HannaNovember 21, 2021

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Lanak & Hanna Prevails at Trial Against a General Contractor and its Surety

For the fifth time in a row this year, Lanak and Hanna’s trial team has prevailed on behalf of its clients in the courtroom. Senior Counsel Mark Johnson secured a six-figure judgment against a general contractor and its surety on…

Lanak & HannaNovember 18, 2021

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Lanak & Hanna Prevails in Administrative Hearing to Dissolve a Frivolous Stop Payment Notice

Associate Attorney Lauren Stec has prevailed in an administrative hearing challenging the validity of an unsupported and inflated stop payment notice. A subcontractor filed an unsubstantiated $150,000 stop notice against the prime contractor client. Utilizing the provisions of Civil Code…

Lanak & HannaNovember 17, 2021

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Lanak & Hanna Prevails at Trial in Commercial Loan Case

Lanak & Hanna trial lawyers Michael Murray and Thomas Padian have prevailed again in trial, this time in a breach of contract lawsuit between two business partners. The client loaned money to a former employee to start his own business.…

Lanak & HannaJuly 29, 2021

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Lanak & Hanna Prevails in Two Public Works Bid Protests

Cal Trans Bid Lanak & Hanna Senior Counsel Mac Cabal represented a general contractor in connection with a California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) public works project. The general contractor was the low bidder. However, shortly after bid opening, Caltrans deemed…

Lanak & HannaJuly 28, 2021

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Employer Reminder! Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Became Effective March 29, 2021 (S.B. 95)

Although signs are positive that the COVID-19 Pandemic is waning, there are still active cases. Employers cannot become complacent in responding to COVID-19 related illnesses, and the legal exposure that comes with it. An important reminder, as of March 29,…

Lanak & HannaMay 5, 2021

News construction law

What Impact will the Biden Infrastructure Plan Have on the California Construction Industry?

President Joseph Biden’s long-awaited infrastructure plan is finally coming into focus. If approved, this plan will have a significant impact on the construction industry. In early April, President Biden unveiled his American Jobs Plan, a $2.65 trillion dollar plan, including…

Lanak & HannaApril 28, 2021

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Lanak & Hanna Attorney Colin McCarthy Presents at the Orange County School Facilities Maintenance and Operations Group

Shareholder and Principal Attorney Colin K. McCarthy recently presented at a panel discussion hosted by the Orange County School Facilities Maintenance and Operations Group. The program was titled “Leveraging Funds for School Districts, Mixing and Matching for Success.” The topics…

Lanak & HannaFebruary 19, 2021

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Looking Forward to 2021

What will 2021 hold for the business community and our clients? Based on what we are seeing and hearing in our industry, here are Lanak & Hanna’s predictions for 2021. The hangover from the COVID-19 Pandemic will likely drag down…

Lanak & HannaDecember 17, 2020

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New California Construction Laws for 2022

California Court of Appeal Rejects Arbitration of Subcontractor’s Claim Based on Incorporation of the Prime Contract Arbitration Clause

Lanak & Hanna Prevails at Trial Against a General Contractor and its Surety

Lanak & Hanna Prevails in Administrative Hearing to Dissolve a Frivolous Stop Payment Notice

Lanak & Hanna Prevails at Trial in Commercial Loan Case

Lanak & Hanna Prevails in Two Public Works Bid Protests

Employer Reminder! Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Became Effective March 29, 2021 (S.B. 95)

What Impact will the Biden Infrastructure Plan Have on the California Construction Industry?

Lanak & Hanna Attorney Colin McCarthy Presents at the Orange County School Facilities Maintenance and Operations Group

Looking Forward to 2021

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