In today’s complex business environment, having a basic understanding – and appreciation – of contracts is critically important.
Lanak & HannaAugust 16, 2016
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Labor Commissioner’s Office today launched an online system for reporting labor law violations.
Lanak & HannaJune 1, 2016
New Law Creates Additional Hurdles for Public Works ContractorsSenate Bill 854, which amends the sections of various statutes including the Government and Education Code, was signed into law by Governor Brown on June 20, 2014, and creates significant changes to…
Lanak & HannaMay 25, 2016
As the year comes to a close, it is a good time to start thinking about whether you have kept your corporate records updated over the past year.
Lanak & HannaMay 25, 2016
Appeals Court Opinion: Contractor May Withhold Retention Only When Dispute Relates to Retention ItselfThe Court of Appeal for the Second District (which includes Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties) recently held that a contractor may withhold…
Lanak & HannaApril 21, 2016
When evaluating a lawsuit on a surety bond, whether as the claimant or as the surety, one of the very first questions that attorneys always ask is “Is it timely?” If the answer is no, then that usually is the…
Lanak & HannaAugust 29, 2014
Create a corporation and limit liability, right? Not necessarily. There are specific requirements under California law which must be met in order to maintain a corporation. These requirements are commonly referred to as “corporate formalities.” Corporate formalities are the basic…
Lanak & HannaDecember 23, 2013
As most employers well know, the California Labor Code currently provides that an employer may not require an employee to work during a meal or rest period that is mandated by state law or an order of the Industrial Welfare…
Lanak & HannaNovember 22, 2013