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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

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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 LAWS FOR CONTRACTORS IN 2021

Below are some highlights of new laws for contractors taking effect in 2021 courtesy of the California Contractor’s License Board. A.B. 2471: Extends the right to cancel contracts for persons 65 years of age or older from three business days…

Lanak & HannaDecember 16, 2020

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NEW LAWS FOR BUSINESSES 2021

January signals the start of another year and another new set of laws for California residents. Below are some highlights of new laws taking effect in 2021. Assembly Bill 5 (Independent Contractors) A.B. 5 was the groundbreaking 2020 law that…

Lanak & HannaDecember 14, 2020

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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

NEW LAWS FOR CONTRACTORS IN 2021

NEW LAWS FOR BUSINESSES 2021

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