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‘It’s time to put the power back in the hands of workers’: California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act filed at state level
The California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act has recently been filed at the state level, in attempt to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and create a consultation and policy publication unit in the Labor Commissioner’s office. -
Business coalition calls for emergency declaration, suspending regulations to help solve California ports crisis
As retailers were winding down an important shopping weekend, with sales struggling to reach pre-pandemic levels, questions remain about what’s being done to streamline regulatory burdens in the supply chain logjam. -
Federal vaccine mandate on hold at Sixth Circuit; OSHA response due Nov. 30
The Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 employees has been suspended pending the outcome of more than two dozen federal lawsuits filed in response to the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) rule. -
Redistricting commission releases preliminary maps for 2022 elections
The California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CCRC) on Wednesday issued preliminary maps for Congressional, state Legislature, and local jurisdictions in the November 2022 elections. -
Littler Named “Law Firm of the Year” and Earns Tier 1 Rankings on U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2022 “Best Law Firms” List
Littler Named “Law Firm of the Year” and Earns Tier 1 Rankings on U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2022 “Best Law Firms” List. -
Federal appellate court asked to review earlier 2-1 ruling in AB 51 case
The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is due to decide whether to grant en banc review to a case involving Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preemption of California’s AB 51 law on arbitration agreements. -
Attorney General Bonta Announces New Executive Team
Attorney General Bonta Announces New Executive Team. -
California business community urges further relief in 2022 legislative session, November election
With the recent conclusion of the California Legislative session, questions persist about how new mandates should impact small businesses facing increased pressure from inflation and supply chain disruptions. -
Doctors and nurses employed by Kaiser Permanente sue over vaccine mandate
OAKLAND - United KP Freedom Alliance and several individuals filed a federal complaint on October 7 in the Northern District of California against Kaiser Permanente over its vaccine mandate. -
California business facing more enforcement rules with new privacy law
As California’s newly created privacy enforcement agency continues rule making activities for the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), concerns persist about the impact of removing a 30-day window to cure alleged non-compliance. -
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on Oct. 6
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on Oct. 6 in the suits below: -
State Supreme Court rules redistricting maps must be complete by late December
The California Redistricting Commission is working to prepare new district maps reflecting accurate population distribution by the end of the year, after the California Supreme Court ruled against the commission’s motion to extend the deadline to Jan. 14, 2022. -
Case activity for Eigil Quist vs unnamed defendants on Oct. 6
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Eigil Quist against Carol Isen and other unnamed defendants on Oct. 6. -
Family says it was met with discrimination, racism at high school basketball game
OAKLAND - A lawsuit against the City of Oakland alleges racism and discrimination at a McClymonds High School basketball game. -
McGuireWoods Attains Mansfield Certification Plus Status
McGuireWoods Attains Mansfield Certification Plus Status. -
AB 5 case may be acted on by U.S. Supreme Court; Truckers argue for exemption
In what could be the first U.S. Supreme Court decision on AB 5, the California Trucking Association (CTA) has asked the high court to review its case to exempt interstate motor carriers, arguing federal preemption supersedes the state law, from which dozens of professions have received exemptions. -
The Comeback: Sports in a Worldwide Pandemic (Series) on September 15, 2021
The Comeback: Sports in a Worldwide Pandemic (Series) on September 15, 2021. -
Newsom administration wildfire, water policy facing criticism amid worsening fire season
With the Dixie, Caldor, and several other fires causing California residents to evacuate, questions continue about what the state’s water storage goals are, and why an oversight hearing and wildfire legislation has been stalled. -
California lawmakers work to advance new bills in last days of legislative session
With the legislative session heading into its final days, questions remain about the impact of potential bills on residents, businesses, and California’s economic recovery. -
Business community calls for relief as legislative session enters final weeks
With lawmakers preparing to act on bills left open before the summer recess, concerns continue about additional mandates on businesses trying to stay open amid the new surge in coronavirus cases.