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Release Bonds: What Are They Good For?

By California statute, those who provide labor, services, equipment, and materials to a construction project are entitled to record a mechanic's lien or serve a stop payment notice.A mechanic's lien effects the owner by "attaching" to the real property that…

Lanak & HannaDecember 20, 2018

Case Studies

Succession Planning: Is Your Business Prepared for a Smooth Transition?

By some estimates, family-owned businesses employ 60% of the U.S. workforce and create more than 70% of all new jobs. However, only 30% of family owned business last to the second generation of ownership, and only 12% last to the…

Lanak & HannaDecember 20, 2018

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Don’t Fall Behind: Maintaining Corporate Formalities

Many small business owners are well aware of the importance and benefits of incorporation. If properly formed and operated, a corporation shields its shareholders from personal liability. A corporation is also treated separately for purposes of taxation, either providing that the corporation…

Lanak & HannaAugust 27, 2018

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2018 Construction Law Round-Up

Dozens of new laws or amendments will effect the construction industry in 2018. The following is a round-up of some of these new law. Unsatisfied Judgment Prohibits WorkAssembly Bill 1278 provides that when an unsatisfied judgment is issued against a license…

Lanak & HannaJanuary 31, 2018

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Statutory Penalties for Failure to Make Prompt Payment for Work Done

California has many statutes that require prompt payment by owners and contractors for work done on construction projects, both on Public and Private Works of Improvement.

Lanak & HannaFebruary 27, 2017

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What are transactional legal services?

At Lanak & Hanna, P.C., our clients know we handle their pre-litigation and litigation needs; however, many are not aware we also handle a wide array of other business needs unrelated to litigation.

Lanak & HannaFebruary 20, 2017

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Weed in the Workplace

Understanding the Impact of Proposition 64: What does it mean for employers?

Lanak & HannaDecember 8, 2016

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The Importance of Contracts

In today’s complex business environment, having a basic understanding – and appreciation – of contracts is critically important.

Lanak & HannaAugust 16, 2016

Case Studies

Navigating a Civil Wage and Penalty Assessment on a Public Works Project

In recent years, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (“DLSE”) has stepped up the monitoring and investigation of public works projects throughout California and the enforcement of California’s prevailing wage laws. If the DLSE determines that there was a violation…

Lanak & HannaJune 9, 2016

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DIR, Labor Commissioner Launch Online System for Reporting Labor Law Violations

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

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Release Bonds: What Are They Good For?

Succession Planning: Is Your Business Prepared for a Smooth Transition?

Don’t Fall Behind: Maintaining Corporate Formalities

2018 Construction Law Round-Up

Statutory Penalties for Failure to Make Prompt Payment for Work Done

What are transactional legal services?

Weed in the Workplace

The Importance of Contracts

Navigating a Civil Wage and Penalty Assessment on a Public Works Project

DIR, Labor Commissioner Launch Online System for Reporting Labor Law Violations

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