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Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alerts on Allowable Rent Hike Limits
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued two consumer alerts regarding current legal limits on rent hikes. -
Appeals panel allows parents to sue Google, content creators over YouTube ads for kids' products
Ninth Circuit ruling holds lawsuits under state laws are not always preempted by federal laws prohibiting the same conduct -
Business groups welcome referendum on fast food labor law; Enough signatures secured to let voters weigh in
A referendum to overturn a California law that aimed to regulate wages and workplace conditions in the fast food industry has received enough signatures to qualify for the November 2024 statewide ballot, the Department of State said -
Most California lawmakers cast few votes to support small business
With inflation, repeat retail theft, and supply chain disruptions coming on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns persist about Sacramento policies impacting small business, as more data shows only a fraction of the 120-member Legislature consistently votes for bills that support Main Street enterprises. -
State Bar Board of Trustees Accepts Amended Paraprofessional Recommendations
State Bar Board of Trustees Accepts Amended Paraprofessional Recommendations. -
Morgan Lewis Partners Nicole Buffalano, Molly Moriarty Lane Honored by Daily Journal
Morgan Lewis Partners Nicole Buffalano, Molly Moriarty Lane Honored by Daily Journal. -
Auditor report details recommendations to reform State Bar of California attorney discipline system
A new report from the California State Auditor has found the State Bar failed to adequately follow through on allegations of attorney misconduct, which has resulted in attorneys that should have faced disbarment to continue practicing law. -
Business community urges action on proposed California laws to address inflation, crime, supply chain disruption
With inflation rising at a pace not seen in decades, concerns persist about what action California lawmakers will take to reduce it. -
State Bar of California Responds to 2022 California State Auditor’s Report
State Bar of California Responds to 2022 California State Auditor’s Report. -
New bill lays out accountability measures to help California’s homeless residents
A bill to have cities and counties provide data on homeless populations, to help gauge program expenditures and efficiency, has passed unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance. -
California Auditor’s report finds more efficiency needed in state-mandated housing projection procedures
A new report from the California State Auditor identifies key recommendations to help address the state’s housing shortage, and targets the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process that municipalities are required to follow under state law. -
Business community urges decisive action as California legislative committees debate new bills
With committee hearings now underway for proposed bills in the 2022 legislative session, questions persist about what could ultimately become law in an election year. -
California vaccine mandates questioned as state moves to endemic phase
As California begins to shift from pandemic to endemic in its approach to COVID-19, it’s raising questions about how it will impact proposed legislation that would mandate proof of vaccination status in employment. -
State Bar Seizes Practice of Sham ‘Jailhouse Lawyer’ for Unauthorized Practice of Law
State Bar Seizes Practice of Sham ‘Jailhouse Lawyer’ for Unauthorized Practice of Law. -
New Senate bills seek to mandate oversight of state’s no-bid contracts
As questions persist on the processes that precede the awarding of no-bid state contracts in California, new legislation seeks to provide objective financial input before conferring such business opportunities. -
Preservation, environmental groups press for Capitol project restraint ahead of “imminent” demolition
With demolition of the Capitol Annex slated to begin in the next few weeks, opponents of the plan contend it’s beset by lack of transparency and have filed litigation to stop the estimated $1.4 billion project from moving ahead. -
Questions persist about new California taxes to fund state-run health care
With a new state-run healthcare system under debate in the California Legislature, concerns continue about how the proposed funding mechanism would increase exponentially tax burdens on California residents and businesses. -
Buchalter Welcomes Four New Attorneys in Sacramento
Buchalter Welcomes Four New Attorneys in Sacramento. -
State auditor report details information security concerns at California Department of Technology
A new report from the California State Auditor has found the California Department of Technology (CDT) lacking in its oversight levels of the state’s information security. -
Business community urges legislative action to address roadblocks to financial recovery
With an array of new California laws taking effect this year, questions persist about how meaningful liability reform will be considered in 2022, particularly as supply chain issues and the new Omicron variant increase concerns about economic recovery.