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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…

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…

Principal Attorney Natasha Buchanan successfully responded to two bid protests on two separate public works projects, which resulted in the awarded contract to Lanak & Hanna’s general contractor clients. Lanak & Hanna’s general contractor client was the lowest bidder on…

When a contractor performs work under a contract, they have a legal obligation to complete that work under the terms of the contract. If they do not, the owner can hold them liable for their failure. Depending on the circumstances…

Lanak & Hanna’s supplier client recorded mechanics liens and stop payment notices against two projects when their customer stopped paying and stopped responding to calls and messages. Michael Murray made demands on the owner and general contractor to pay or…