Colin McCarthy, Author at Lanak & Hanna

Employment Law News

Court of Appeals Reverses $2.28 Million Judgment to Former Employee Who Violated Employer’s Attorney/Client Privilege

The Second District Court of Appeals has thrown out a $2.28 million award to a disgruntled employee who was fired after he disclosed confidential, attorney/client privileged information of his employer in Flanigan v. Rheumatology Diagnostics Laboratory, B318831. The employee, Matthew…

Colin McCarthyJune 22, 2024

legislation News

California Supreme Court Rejects Taxpayer Protection Act

In a blow to overtaxed Californians, the State Supreme Court has blocked a forthcoming ballot measure seeking to require voter approval before the State can institute further tax increases. Voter approval of tax increases has always been a hot-button issue…

Colin McCarthyJune 21, 2024

Litigation News

Top 5 Reasons Businesses End Up in Commercial Litigation

If you have a business, unfortunately, there is always a risk of ending up in litigation. Most disputes don't make it that far, and are settled before leading to court. However, there are some times when that doesn't work out,…

Colin McCarthyNovember 9, 2023

News

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

Construction Law construction law News

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

construction law News

Suretyship: Why do I need a bond?

What is a Surety Bond? In order to understand why you need a bond, we have to start with what is a bond. Bonds are essentially a product, similar to a guarantee that helps to transfer risk and mitigate risk…

Colin McCarthyJanuary 27, 2023

Business Transaction Law

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…

Colin McCarthyJuly 30, 2021

News

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…

Colin McCarthyJune 28, 2021

News

Industry Alert – Rising Construction Costs Impacting the Development and Construction Industry

A perfect storm of factors has led to unprecedented increases in construction material costs. As Americans were forced to sit at home during the Pandemic, the market for home improvements skyrocketed. Coupled with the already volatile international materials market, weather…

Colin McCarthyApril 29, 2021

News

Pandemic Stimulus and its Impact on School Construction

Trillions of dollars have poured into the domestic economy since the outset of the COVID-19 Pandemic*. These programs reflect an unprecedented reaction to an unprecedented public-health emergency. As these dollars continue to flow into the hands of public owners, the…

Colin McCarthyMarch 2, 2021

Colin McCarthy

Court of Appeals Reverses $2.28 Million Judgment to Former Employee Who Violated Employer’s Attorney/Client Privilege

California Supreme Court Rejects Taxpayer Protection Act

Top 5 Reasons Businesses End Up in Commercial Litigation

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

How to Effectively Negotiate A Contract

Suretyship: Why do I need a bond?

The Increased Importance of Contract Negotiation in a Pandemic Environment

When Must a California Contractor Pay Prevailing Wages?—The Answer is Not Always Simple

Industry Alert – Rising Construction Costs Impacting the Development and Construction Industry

Pandemic Stimulus and its Impact on School Construction

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