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Court Allows Public Entity to Unilaterally Remove and Replace Subcontractor Under Subcontractor Listing Law

The Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, also known as the Subcontractor Listing Law, allows a direct contractor to request a substitution of a subcontractor from a public owner. The Subcontractor Listing Law, however, is silent as to whether the…

Lanak & HannaJune 24, 2019

Court Opinions

Court of Appeals Distinguishes “Design” from “Performance” Specs

The Court of Appeals for the 5th District examined the difference between "design" and"performance" specifications in connection with a project at the University of California, Merced. Berkeley Cement, Inc.was awarded the low bid for the structural concrete work on the…

Lanak & HannaFebruary 22, 2019

Business Transaction Law

Succession Planning: Is Your Business Prepared for a Smooth Transition?

By some estimates, family-owned businesses employ 60% of the U.S. workforce and create more than 70% of all new jobs. However, only 30% of family owned business last to the second generation of ownership, and only 12% last to the…

Lanak & HannaDecember 20, 2018

Business Transaction Law

Release Bonds: What Are They Good For?

By California statute, those who provide labor, services, equipment, and materials to a construction project are entitled to record a mechanic's lien or serve a stop payment notice. A mechanic's lien affects the owner by "attaching" to the real property…

Lanak & HannaDecember 20, 2018

Business Transaction Law Construction Law

Keys to Getting Paid on Extras Claims: Documentation

Rarely is there a project that does not involve extra work. Whether it be directed by the owner or prime contractor, or arising out of changed conditions, extra work occurs on nearly every project. Generally, contractors are concerned with performing the…

Lanak & HannaMarch 29, 2018

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2018 Construction Law Round-Up

Dozens of new laws or amendments will effect the construction industry in 2018. The following is a round-up of some of these new law. Unsatisfied Judgment Prohibits Work Assembly Bill 1278 provides that when an unsatisfied judgment is issued against…

Lanak & HannaJanuary 31, 2018

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Statutory Penalties for Failure to Make Prompt Payment for Work Done

California has many statutes that require prompt payment by owners and contractors for work done on construction projects, both on Public and Private Works of Improvement.

Lanak & HannaFebruary 27, 2017

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What are transactional legal services?

At Lanak & Hanna, P.C., our clients know we handle their pre-litigation and litigation needs; however, many are not aware we also handle a wide array of other business needs unrelated to litigation.

Lanak & HannaFebruary 20, 2017

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Weed in the Workplace

Understanding the Impact of Proposition 64: What does it mean for employers?

Lanak & HannaDecember 8, 2016

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The Importance of Contracts

In today’s complex business environment, having a basic understanding – and appreciation – of contracts is critically important.

Lanak & HannaAugust 16, 2016

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Court Allows Public Entity to Unilaterally Remove and Replace Subcontractor Under Subcontractor Listing Law

Court of Appeals Distinguishes “Design” from “Performance” Specs

Succession Planning: Is Your Business Prepared for a Smooth Transition?

Release Bonds: What Are They Good For?

Keys to Getting Paid on Extras Claims: Documentation

2018 Construction Law Round-Up

Statutory Penalties for Failure to Make Prompt Payment for Work Done

What are transactional legal services?

Weed in the Workplace

The Importance of Contracts

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