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Looking Forward to 2021

What will 2021 hold for the business community and our clients?  Based on what we are seeing and hearing in our industry, here are Lanak & Hanna’s predictions for 2021. The hangover from the COVID-19 Pandemic will likely drag down…
December 17, 2020
New Contractor Laws 2021
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NEW LAWS FOR CONTRACTORS IN 2021

Below are some highlights of new laws for contractors taking effect in 2021 courtesy of the California Contractor’s License Board. A.B. 2471:  Extends the right to cancel contracts for persons 65 years of age or older from three business days…
December 16, 2020
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NEW LAWS FOR BUSINESSES 2021

January signals the start of another year and another new set of laws for California residents.  Below are some highlights of new laws taking effect in 2021. Assembly Bill 5 (Independent Contractors)  A.B. 5 was the groundbreaking 2020 law that…
December 14, 2020
Top 10 Risk Management Tools for Contractors
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Top Ten Risk Management Tips for Contractors

Here is our top ten list of tips available to contractors to help minimize risk on construction projects. Second Set of Eyes on Bid Documents:   Often contractors rely on a single person to estimate jobs and prepare bids. This is…
November 19, 2020