
Case Study: Successful Defense and Recovery of Attorney Fees for Shareholder Client
Our law firm, Lanak & Hanna, recently represented a shareholder of a prominent construction corporation in a complex legal dispute involving construction law. The case involved allegations of breach of contract and fraud brought by a homeowner against both the…

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…

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…