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Navigating Accord and Satisfaction in California: Why Businesses Need Legal Guidance Business Transaction Law

Navigating Accord and Satisfaction in California: Why Businesses Need Legal Guidance

Accord and satisfaction is a valuable legal tool for resolving disputes in California, especially for businesses in the construction and related industries. However, navigating this doctrine requires a clear understanding of both the legal framework and its practical application. While…
Natasha Buchanan
February 7, 2025
Lanak & Hanna Wins Judgment Against A Subcontractor’s Surety For Labor Code Violations Case StudiesEmployment LawNewsSurety

Lanak & Hanna Wins Judgment Against A Subcontractor’s Surety For Labor Code Violations

Lanak & Hanna secured a judgment against a subcontractor’s surety for the full amount of the bond for its subcontractor’s failure to pay proper and legally correct prevailing wages. Under California law, a general contractor can be held liable for…
Natasha Buchanan
December 11, 2024
Construction Project Management: Best Practices for Contract Negotiations, Compliance, and Dispute Resolution construction lawNews

Construction Project Management: Best Practices for Contract Negotiations, Compliance, and Dispute Resolution

Effective construction project management requires a delicate balance of planning, execution, and risk mitigation. To ensure a project runs smoothly, project managers must be well-versed in contract negotiations, maintain strict compliance with legal and contract requirements, and be prepared to…
Natasha Buchanan
October 19, 2024
Navigating California’s Public Works Maze: Liability for Retroactive Classifications construction lawNews

Navigating California’s Public Works Maze: Liability for Retroactive Classifications

In the realm of California construction law, the distinction between private and public works carries significant weight. Public works projects are subject to prevailing wage laws, requiring contractors to pay workers at predetermined wage rates and comply with other labor…
Christopher Wilson
September 10, 2024
Appeals Court Affirms Judgment Against Subcontractor For Workers Compensation Lapse And $1.55 Million In Fees construction lawNews

Appeals Court Affirms Judgment Against Subcontractor For Workers Compensation Lapse And $1.55 Million In Fees

In a published decision, the Fourth District Court of Appeals has denied compensation to a subcontractor for work performed on a public works project due to its workers compensation policy lapsing, even though it was retroactively reinstated due to carrier…
Colin McCarthy
September 5, 2024

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