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The Importance of Employee Documentation

No matter how well you run your business, you will likely face a time when you need to let an employee go. Keeping accurate employee documentation will protect you in these instances. California is an at will state, which means…

Natasha BuchananFebruary 28, 2024

Litigation News

Top 5 Reasons Businesses End Up in Commercial Litigation

If you have a business, unfortunately, there is always a risk of ending up in litigation. Most disputes don't make it that far, and are settled before leading to court. However, there are some times when that doesn't work out,…

Colin McCarthyNovember 9, 2023

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California Adopts Digital Financial Assets Law, Including Bonding Requirements For Crypto Providers

On October 13, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 39 (Grayson) establishing the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL). This hallmark legislation which passed with bi-partisan support, becomes fully effective on July 1, 2025, and seeks to impose a…

Natasha BuchananNovember 7, 2023

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The Role of Mediation in Resolving Construction Disputes

When you have a construction dispute, you don't necessarily have to take that case to court. Instead, many construction disputes are solved through mediation. Understanding how this works, and the benefits it can provide for your situation, can help you…

Michael MurraySeptember 28, 2023

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Payment Bonds

Working with other contractors can be a stressful process for subcontractors and material suppliers when it comes to getting paid. In the current state of the economy, it is becoming more common to being made paid late and that can…

Lanak & HannaAugust 28, 2023

legislation News

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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California Courts Begin Adding Clarity to Covid-19 Loss Claim

It took a few years to work through the court system, but we are finally now seeing the results of cases filed during the COVID-19 Pandemic for losses and impacts associated with governmental shutdowns. In the wake of the largest…

Lanak & HannaMay 24, 2023

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California Supreme Court Further Scrutinizes Use of Lease-Leaseback Delivery System for School Construction

It was eight years ago that the California Court of Appeal issued its first opinion in the ongoing saga between a disgruntled public works contractor and the Fresno Unified School District over the lease-leaseback delivery system. The case continues today. …

Colin McCarthyMay 23, 2023

construction law News

What you should know about Contractors’ License Bonds?

Hi, I'm Amber Kim and I primarily practice insurance. If you are a contractor or property owner, you will want to know about your contractor's license. In the State of California, all contractors are required to have this license. I…

Amber KimApril 25, 2023

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California Material Escalation Clause

When you work as a contractor, one of the issues you may find is that materials cost more than when you originally bid the project. If you don't have a material escalation clause in your contract, you could end up…

Lanak & HannaApril 21, 2023

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The Importance of Employee Documentation

Top 5 Reasons Businesses End Up in Commercial Litigation

California Adopts Digital Financial Assets Law, Including Bonding Requirements For Crypto Providers

The Role of Mediation in Resolving Construction Disputes

Payment Bonds

Can California Employers Still Drug Test for Marijuana?

California Courts Begin Adding Clarity to Covid-19 Loss Claim

California Supreme Court Further Scrutinizes Use of Lease-Leaseback Delivery System for School Construction

What you should know about Contractors’ License Bonds?

California Material Escalation Clause

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