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Happy Holidays from Lanak & Hanna, P.C.

Lanak & Hanna is proud to continue its annual tradition of supporting the United States Marine Corps Reserve in their annual “Toys for Tots” drive this Christmas. Both attorneys and staff gave generously this year to ensure that the Christmas…

Lanak & HannaDecember 20, 2021

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Lanak & Hanna Elects Two New Principal Attorneys

Lanak & Hanna is pleased to announce that two of its attorneys have been elected principals of the firm. Mac Cabal - Mr. Cabal currently handles construction litigation and commercial collections for the firm. Mr. Cabal is an experienced trial…

Lanak & HannaDecember 17, 2021

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The Surety Underwriters Association of Southern California Honors Firm Founder Frank Lanak with Its Lifetime Achievement Award

The Surety Underwriters Association of Southern California (SUASC) presented Lanak & Hanna founding attorney Frank J. Lanak with its Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual holiday dinner in Irvine on December 9th. SUASC honored Mr. Lanak for his decades of…

Lanak & HannaDecember 10, 2021

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Lanak & Hanna Welcomes Senior Attorney David R. Johnson to the Firm

Lanak & Hanna is excited to announce the addition of senior litigation counsel David R. Johnson to the firm. Mr. Johnson has decades of experience in business litigation, including construction and surety work. Mr. Johnson will be based out of…

Lanak & HannaNovember 22, 2021

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New California Construction Laws for 2022

In 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several laws impacting California contractors and employers. Below is a list of the key changes that can affect your business. A.B. 1023 – Electronic Records for Contractors and Subcontractors (Effective Jan. 1, 2022) …

Lanak & HannaNovember 22, 2021

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California Court of Appeal Rejects Arbitration of Subcontractor’s Claim Based on Incorporation of the Prime Contract Arbitration Clause

In a recent published decision, the Second District Court of Appeal has ruled that a subcontractor is not bound to arbitrate its dispute with a general contractor based solely on the existence of an arbitration clause in the prime contract. …

Lanak & HannaNovember 21, 2021

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Lanak & Hanna Prevails at Trial Against a General Contractor and its Surety

For the fifth time in a row this year, Lanak and Hanna’s trial team has prevailed on behalf of its clients in the courtroom. Senior Counsel Mark Johnson secured a six-figure judgment against a general contractor and its surety on…

Lanak & HannaNovember 18, 2021

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Lanak & Hanna Prevails in Administrative Hearing to Dissolve a Frivolous Stop Payment Notice

Associate Attorney Lauren Stec has prevailed in an administrative hearing challenging the validity of an unsupported and inflated stop payment notice. A subcontractor filed an unsubstantiated $150,000 stop notice against the prime contractor client. Utilizing the provisions of Civil Code…

Lanak & HannaNovember 17, 2021

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Happy Holidays from Lanak & Hanna, P.C.

Lanak & Hanna Elects Two New Principal Attorneys

The Surety Underwriters Association of Southern California Honors Firm Founder Frank Lanak with Its Lifetime Achievement Award

Lanak & Hanna Welcomes Senior Attorney David R. Johnson to the Firm

New California Construction Laws for 2022

California Court of Appeal Rejects Arbitration of Subcontractor’s Claim Based on Incorporation of the Prime Contract Arbitration Clause

Lanak & Hanna Prevails at Trial Against a General Contractor and its Surety

Lanak & Hanna Prevails in Administrative Hearing to Dissolve a Frivolous Stop Payment Notice

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