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California water supply and strategy bills get bipartisan support in Sacramento
A long-term update to the California Water Plan received unanimous bipartisan support in the California Senate this session and may be brought back next year after more logistical aspects can be considered. -
Newsom signs bill allowing lawsuits to continue, even amid fight over whether arbitration is required
In what’s anticipated to mean more angst for California businesses, Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a new law, SB 365, that allows court cases to continue against employers while arbitration appeals are still pending. -
With election nearing, more California legislation awaits action by governor
As the Oct. 1 deadline nears for Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign or veto bills in this election year, small businesses are hoping for relief amid record inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions. -
Business owners look to lawmakers for help on boosting industry recovery
Even as new polling shows a modest uptick in confidence among small businesses, there are questions about what new legislative proposals will be put forth to help build on it. -
Business community urges lawmakers to support policy that stems tide of economic losses
A coalition of nearly 200 business groups has sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers, calling for renewed focus on policy that helps job creators survive the economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Business groups, governors urge liability protections in next COVID-19 relief bill
As federal lawmakers prepare to present new COVID-19 relief legislation that is expected to include temporary liability protections for businesses, a number of California organizations say they support such measures. -
New legislation aims to provide more flexibility to Paycheck Protection Program
As businesses continue to face unprecedented financial challenges due to the COVID-19 economic downturn, many of those receiving Paycheck Protection (PPP) loans hope new rules pass on how the funding can be applied. -
Small businesses call for clarity on liability safeguards amid reopening process
As lawmakers pursue expanding liability protections for businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new poll by the National Federation for Independent Business (NFIB) finds nearly 70% of small business owners concerned about an increase in liability litigation. -
California NFIB director: State's poor ranking on Lawsuit Climate Survey 'comes as no surprise'
SACRAMENTO – According to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey, California is ranked 48th, and tthe legal environment may become more perilous for businesses as more progressive legislation continues to be introduced, an industry leader says. -
NFIB attorney says he's 'cautiously optimistic' about Supreme Court's PAGA ruling
SACRAMENTO – Luke Wake, attorney with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Legal Center commented on the state Supreme Court's recent ruling involving the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) that workers cannot seek the recovery of wages that they claim were unpaid in civil lawsuits, and the underlying issue of the labor code in California.