Recently, we have seen an increase in legal rulings related to contractor conflict of interest in public works projects.
Colin McCarthyDecember 8, 2016
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In today’s complex business environment, having a basic understanding – and appreciation – of contracts is critically important.
Lanak & HannaAugust 16, 2016
In a recent Appellate Court decision, Flintco Pacific, Inc. v. TEC Management Consultants, Inc., a California court addressed the issue of when a general contractor is reasonable in relying on a subcontractor’s bid.
Colin McCarthyAugust 16, 2016
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Labor Commissioner’s Office today launched an online system for reporting labor law violations.
Lanak & HannaJune 1, 2016
As a pilot program, effective January 1, 2016 and ending January 1, 2021, the state legislature has added and the Governor has approved Section 20119 to the Public Contract Code to allow the Los Angeles Unified School District to use…
Frank LanakMay 25, 2016
In 1992, the California Legislature enacted Section 3311 of the California Uniform Commercial Code.
Frank LanakMay 25, 2016
On January 23, 2015, the Second District Court of Appeal reaffirmed the use of the Lease/Leaseback delivery method on public works projects.Lease/Leaseback projects are built pursuant to the requirements of Education Code section17406, which authorizes school district governing boards, without advertising…
Colin McCarthyMay 25, 2016