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For The Second Time In Two Months, A California Appeals Court Has Sanctioned A Lawyer For The Improper Use Of AI

A California Court of Appeal has sanctioned a San Diego-area attorney $1,500 for including a fake quotation from a real case as well as a citation to a fabricated decision in defense of a criminal case. In People v. Alvarez,…

Colin McCarthyNovember 5, 2025

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Effective January 1st, Private Works Retention is Capped at Five Percent

On July 14, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed S.B. 61 into law. S.B. 61 limits the amount that may be withheld for project retention to 5% for new contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026. S.B. 61 adds…

Natasha BuchananAugust 14, 2025

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How to Effectively Respond to Bid Protests in Construction Projects

Bid protests are a protection built into the bidding process for public works and government agency projects. After agencies post a project, accept bids, and award a winning contractor, they must be prepared to respond to bid protests. These guidelines…

Natasha BuchananJuly 23, 2024

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California Appeals Court Rejects Legal Challenge to Bid Proposal for Orange County Fair

In a case of first impression, the California Court of Appeals has denied a bidder’s injunction request for violation of Public Contract Code Section 10339 relating to Requests for Proposals on State property in Talley Amusements, Inc. v. The 32nd…

Colin McCarthyJune 25, 2024

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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

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Filing a Lawsuit? Here’s What to Expect from Litigation

Filing a lawsuit and going to trial is a stressful situation for most people. Additionally, the process can be long and tedious at times. Here is what you need to know about the litigation process. The Lawsuit Filing Process In…

Natasha BuchananMarch 18, 2024

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Can California Employers Still Drug Test for Marijuana?

California, like 22 other states and the District of Columbia, permits recreational marijuana use. In 2016 California voters passed Proposition 64- “The Adult Use of Marijuana Act”- which allowed adults over 21 years of age to grow, possess and smoke…

Natasha BuchananJuly 28, 2023

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Employer Reminder! Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Became Effective March 29, 2021 (S.B. 95)

Although signs are positive that the COVID-19 Pandemic is waning, there are still active cases. Employers cannot become complacent in responding to COVID-19 related illnesses, and the legal exposure that comes with it. An important reminder, as of March 29,…

Lanak & HannaMay 5, 2021

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L&H Helps Launch the California Construction Institute

At the request of leaders in the California construction industry, L&H has helped to partner with and launch, the California Construction Institute. CCI is a non-profit organization of diverse construction professionals working to improve the construction industry by sharing experiences, knowledge…

Colin McCarthySeptember 4, 2019

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Legislature Simplifies Contractor Claims Against Public Owners

In September, Governor Brown signed legislation which expedites contractor claims against owners on public works projects.

Colin McCarthyDecember 8, 2016

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For The Second Time In Two Months, A California Appeals Court Has Sanctioned A Lawyer For The Improper Use Of AI

Effective January 1st, Private Works Retention is Capped at Five Percent

How to Effectively Respond to Bid Protests in Construction Projects

California Appeals Court Rejects Legal Challenge to Bid Proposal for Orange County Fair

California Supreme Court Rejects Taxpayer Protection Act

Filing a Lawsuit? Here’s What to Expect from Litigation

Can California Employers Still Drug Test for Marijuana?

Employer Reminder! Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Became Effective March 29, 2021 (S.B. 95)

L&H Helps Launch the California Construction Institute

Legislature Simplifies Contractor Claims Against Public Owners

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