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Insurance Coverage in a Global Pandemic

In a matter of first impression, on May 22, 2020 the Paris Commercial Court in Paris, France ruled that a group of restaurants claims for revenue loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic were covered under business interruption insurance policies issued…

Colin McCarthyJune 17, 2020

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Bankruptcy in a Global Pandemic

With Pandemic comes Bankruptcy. The United States Bankruptcy Courts have reflected an astonishing increase in Bankruptcy filings since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic in early March. It’s not just Hertz Rental Car and J.C. Penney that are feeling the…

Mark JohnsonJune 16, 2020

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Notarizations in California During COVID-19

During this pandemic, many clients are wondering what accommodations are being made for the notarization of important documents such as real estate records, bonds, releases and indemnity agreements. California law requires that certain documents, such as powers of attorney, or…

Michael MurrayMay 20, 2020

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Contractors and Sureties Beware – New Force Majeure Clauses in Public Works Contracting are Here

With the progression of COVID-19, public works contractors and their sureties have been focusing on the impacts of the Pandemic, with particular attention to Force Majeure issues. Essentially, the analysis has been tailored to whether the Pandemic would be grounds…

Colin McCarthyMay 20, 2020

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Industry Alert! Court of Appeals Rules “Pay When Paid” Not a Defense for Payment Bond Surety

In a very important reported case handed down by a California Appeals Court on April 17, 2020, Crosno Construction v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, (2020 WL 1899278) the Court held that denying a public works payment bond claim by the surety…

Colin McCarthyApril 19, 2020

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Michael Murray is NACM Webinar Speaker: California Lien Waivers, Intentionally & Unintentionally Releasing Your Rights

On April 8, Lanak & Hanna Principal Attorney Michael Murray will be leading a webinar for the National Association of Credit Managers on California Lien Waivers, Intentionally & Unintentionally Releasing Your Rights. Host: National Association of Credit Management (NACM) When: Wednesday, April…

Michael MurrayMarch 30, 2020

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What You Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act & Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act

On March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) which expands the existing Family Medical Leave Act and provides additional Emergency Paid Sick Leave due to the Coronavirus health emergency, which is effective April 2,…

Natasha BuchananMarch 25, 2020

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Lanak & Hanna Essential Workforce Operations During COVID-19 Shut Down

As a Professional Services provider of legal support to the Critical Sectors of Construction, Healthcare, and Financial Services, Lanak & Hanna, P.C. is deemed an “essential workforce.” As such, we are permitted to and are conducting in-office operations to the…

Craig BronsteinMarch 24, 2020

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Insurance Coverage in a Global Pandemic

Bankruptcy in a Global Pandemic

Notarizations in California During COVID-19

Contractors and Sureties Beware – New Force Majeure Clauses in Public Works Contracting are Here

Industry Alert! Court of Appeals Rules “Pay When Paid” Not a Defense for Payment Bond Surety

Michael Murray is NACM Webinar Speaker: California Lien Waivers, Intentionally & Unintentionally Releasing Your Rights

What You Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act & Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act

Lanak & Hanna Essential Workforce Operations During COVID-19 Shut Down

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