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Contractors and Sureties Beware – New Force Majeure Clauses in Public Works Contracting are Here

With the progression of COVID-19, public works contractors and their sureties have been focusing on the impacts of the Pandemic, with particular attention to Force Majeure issues. Essentially, the analysis has been tailored to whether the Pandemic would be grounds…

Colin McCarthyMay 20, 2020

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Industry Alert! Court of Appeals Rules “Pay When Paid” Not a Defense for Payment Bond Surety

In a very important reported case handed down by a California Appeals Court on April 17, 2020, Crosno Construction v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, (2020 WL 1899278) the Court held that denying a public works payment bond claim by the surety…

Colin McCarthyApril 19, 2020

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Michael Murray is NACM Webinar Speaker: California Lien Waivers, Intentionally & Unintentionally Releasing Your Rights

On April 8, Lanak & Hanna Principal Attorney Michael Murray will be leading a webinar for the National Association of Credit Managers on California Lien Waivers, Intentionally & Unintentionally Releasing Your Rights. Host: National Association of Credit Management (NACM) When: Wednesday, April…

Michael MurrayMarch 30, 2020

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What You Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act & Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act

On March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) which expands the existing Family Medical Leave Act and provides additional Emergency Paid Sick Leave due to the Coronavirus health emergency, which is effective April 2,…

Natasha BuchananMarch 25, 2020

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Lanak & Hanna Essential Workforce Operations During COVID-19 Shut Down

As a Professional Services provider of legal support to the Critical Sectors of Construction, Healthcare, and Financial Services, Lanak & Hanna, P.C. is deemed an “essential workforce.” As such, we are permitted to and are conducting in-office operations to the…

Craig BronsteinMarch 24, 2020

Lanak & Hanna Essential Workforce Operations During COVID-19

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Top COVID-19 Issues Facing the Construction Industry

1. Will I be Held Responsible for Liquidated Damages for Delays Associated with Coronavirus? Generally speaking, No. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a textbook example of a Force Majeure event. Meaning an unexpected event that could not have been foreseen…

Colin McCarthyMarch 23, 2020

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L&H Prevails at Trial on Behalf of Surety

In an expedited jury trial, Lanak & Hanna defended a surety against a homeowner’s claim for recovery on a contractor’s license bond for violations of the Business & Profession Code sections requiring written home improvement contracts. The jury was persuaded…

Amber KimDecember 3, 2019

Blockchain Technology and the Construction Industry

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Blockchain Technology is Coming to the Construction and Infrastructure Industry

Technology continues to drive the construction industry. From modular building, to drones, to virtual reality/5D, technological advancements are changing the way contractors design and construct buildings. The latest technological development that is beginning to hit the construction site is Blockchain. To…

Colin McCarthyDecember 3, 2019

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Featured L&H Attorney: Thomas Padian

Associate Attorney Thomas Padian is licensed in California and Nevada, representing Lanak & Hanna clients in all aspects of construction litigation, commercial collections, and surety matters. Thomas Padian can be contacted at [email protected] or (714) 451-7921.

Thomas PadianDecember 3, 2019

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Important New Employer Laws Go Into Effect Jan. 1

The close of the 2019 legislative year saw a flurry of new laws aimed at employers, including regarding: Independent Contractors Family Accommodations Employer/Employee Sexual Harassment TrainingTo see full article, click HERE. For more on these new legislative enactments, contact Colin…

Colin McCarthyNovember 8, 2019