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California Courts Begin Adding Clarity to Covid-19 Loss Claim

It took a few years to work through the court system, but we are finally now seeing the results of cases filed during the COVID-19 Pandemic for losses and impacts associated with governmental shutdowns. In the wake of the largest…

Lanak & HannaMay 24, 2023

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California Supreme Court Further Scrutinizes Use of Lease-Leaseback Delivery System for School Construction

It was eight years ago that the California Court of Appeal issued its first opinion in the ongoing saga between a disgruntled public works contractor and the Fresno Unified School District over the lease-leaseback delivery system. The case continues today. …

Colin McCarthyMay 23, 2023

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What you should know about Contractors’ License Bonds?

Hi, I'm Amber Kim and I primarily practice insurance. If you are a contractor or property owner, you will want to know about your contractor's license. In the State of California, all contractors are required to have this license. I…

Amber KimApril 25, 2023

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California Material Escalation Clause

When you work as a contractor, one of the issues you may find is that materials cost more than when you originally bid the project. If you don't have a material escalation clause in your contract, you could end up…

Lanak & HannaApril 21, 2023

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Other than Legal Talent, What else can I expect as a Lanak & Hanna Client?

People often ask me, Craig, what do you like about being a lawyer? What makes you tick? What gets you out of bed and in the office? Well, the answer is coffee! Seriously, it's interesting that most people think that…

Craig BronsteinApril 18, 2023

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How to Effectively Negotiate A Contract?

Most Contracts Are Negotiable The first part of talking about how to negotiate a contract successfully, is starting with the basic premise that nearly all contracts are negotiable. In the construction world, typically contracts that would not be negotiable would…

Colin McCarthyApril 4, 2023

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Release Bonds FAQs

Release bonds are a specific area of construction law. Understanding them is an important way to help keep your project secure, whether you're a developer working with contractors, a contractor using subcontractors, or another party invested in the construction project…

Lanak & HannaMarch 29, 2023

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Receiving & Responding to a Civil Wage and Penalty Assessments

Prevailing Wage Laws The division of labor standards enforcement or otherwise referred to as the DLSE, monitors public works projects in California for contractors compliance with California's prevailing wage laws. Some examples of non-compliance with prevailing wage laws are underpayment…

Natasha BuchananMarch 28, 2023

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California Courts Begin Adding Clarity to Covid-19 Loss Claim

California Supreme Court Further Scrutinizes Use of Lease-Leaseback Delivery System for School Construction

What you should know about Contractors’ License Bonds?

California Material Escalation Clause

Other than Legal Talent, What else can I expect as a Lanak & Hanna Client?

How to Effectively Negotiate A Contract?

Release Bonds FAQs

Receiving & Responding to a Civil Wage and Penalty Assessments

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