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L&H Handles Much More Than Litigation

At Lanak & Hanna, our clients know that we're able to handle their pre-litigation, as well as their litigation needs. However, not all of our clients are presently aware that we also capably handle a wide array of other business…

Michael MurrayJune 24, 2019

Court Opinions

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

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Lanak & Hanna Team Does Part to Help End Hunger in Orange County

In an effort to be of service to our community, Lanak &Hanna attorneys and staff volunteered on a recent Saturday morning, at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County - Food Distribution Center in Irvine,CA. Founded in 1983, Second…

Frank LanakJune 24, 2019

Business Transaction Law

Corporate Formalities: Are They Necessary?

‍Many of our clients have us form corporations to shield them from personal liability for their business endeavors. However, courts sometimes find reasons to “pierce the corporate veil" and impose personal liability on company owners and shareholders if the company…

James MillaneMay 14, 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

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Largest Wage Theft Violation in California Leads to $12 Million Fine

The Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited a Southern California subcontractor for nearly $12 million in wage theft violations that left more than a thousand workers waiting weeks or months to be paid, only to receive a portion of what they…

Frank LanakFebruary 22, 2019

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Writ of Attachment, The Litigator’s Sword

How do you tie up the defendant’s assets and secure your right to payment before you actually get your judgment? If you are owed more than $500.00 and your right to payment is based on a contract the answer is…

Michael MurrayFebruary 4, 2019

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

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

Court Opinions

California Supreme Court Helps Yelp: What to do about Negative Online Reviews

The California Supreme Court recently ruled online forums such as Yelp are not legally required to remove negative posts, even if they are found to be defamatory. The case (available here) involved a law firm whose former client published a…

Mac CabalAugust 27, 2018

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L&H Handles Much More Than Litigation

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

Lanak & Hanna Team Does Part to Help End Hunger in Orange County

Corporate Formalities: Are They Necessary?

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

Largest Wage Theft Violation in California Leads to $12 Million Fine

Writ of Attachment, The Litigator’s Sword

Release Bonds: What Are They Good For?

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

California Supreme Court Helps Yelp: What to do about Negative Online Reviews

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