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California bill to protect children from social media risks would promote lawsuits, critics say
A California bill that critics say would lead to an avalanche of frivolous lawsuits being filed against social media companies unanimously passed a key California Assembly panel last month. -
A question of limits: CA lawmakers want to ban youth football, but court challenges would inevitably follow
Under veto threat, state lawmakers appear to have throttled down efforts to ban youth tackle football statewide. But it doesn't mean they can't try again in the future, setting the stage for potential lawsuits over their constitutional ability to interfere with parents' rights to raise their kids, says a prominent sports lawyer -
Bill to scale back California’s oil imports and improve local production unanimously passes state Senate, now goes before Assembly Appropriations
As the California Legislature continues its work to balance energy and environmental concerns, a new bill to make it easier to produce fuel products here, reducing reliance on oil from countries that don’t share the same values, has received unanimous bipartisan support -
New bill that would make it harder to advance voter referendums runs counter to California's democracy, critics say
With proposed state legislation nearing a crucial June deadline, another bill to change the system of direct democracy in California remains under discussion in Sacramento -
Hoover tops Cooley in District 7 Assembly race; Other races also stoked by voter frustration with education policy, spending
The California Secretary of State’s release of certified election results on Dec. 16 showed several races from the Nov. 8 election that were decided by a small number of votes. -
Business community urges comprehensive theft prevention to counter repeat retail crime
While new legislation to disrupt sales of stolen merchandise online, SB 301, was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last month, concerns persist about the best solution to address repeat theft. -
Lawsuit challenges California’s new restrictions on doctors treating COVID patients
A new law, AB 2098, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September is prompting questions about its impact on free speech and the degree to which it impedes how doctors communicate with their patients. -
Legislative session concludes with new slate of liability-expanding workplace laws
With the legislative session wrapping up, Gov. Gavin Newsom approved an array of new workplace bills, and unlike many signed in the past two years of the pandemic, these present new mandates for employers and new avenues for liability. -
New fast food council law prompts questions about whether courts would uphold its delegation of powers
After recent passage of a new law to create a fast food council within state government, questions are being raised about its impact on power delegation, as well as inflation, with food prices up 11 percent year over year. -
PAGA reform measure attains milestone in signatures needed for November ballot
Momentum is picking up in getting signatures for the proposed ballot initiative that would replace the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) with a system designed to improve claim resolution for workers and deter excessive litigation filed under the controversial law. -
California single-payer health care bill held up before Assembly vote; fallout may affect election endorsements
With single-payer health care legislation failing to garner enough support to be voted on last week, it’s raising questions about how the measure – which had Democratic support but industry opposition – may factor in this year’s elections. -
New legislation would repeal law that lessens California penalties for criminal violations
As crime continues to escalate in California, a new bill would repeal most Proposition 47, the law that has lessened penalties for many offenses, including classifying theft of less than $950 as a misdemeanor. -
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. -
Attorney General Bonta Announces New Executive Team
Attorney General Bonta Announces New Executive Team. -
Most appeals denied as Bay Area Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) nears final plan
As cities and counties work to comply with new housing requirements in the Bay Area Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) plan, almost every appeal to zone for fewer units is expected to be rejected. -
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. -
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. -
California business community looks for further legislative effort to promote economic recovery
With the California Legislature now in summer recess, questions persist about the scope and impact of bills that will eventually be approved this session. -
With California budget process unfolding, and trailer bills sneaking in, transparency concerns mount
As California prepares to unveil its 2021-22 state budget, questions persist about how much transparency has been involved in the process and to what degree it has bypassed input from the public and other lawmakers. -
Award for civil justice leadership goes to Assemblymembers Choi, Rubio
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) has selected two Assemblymembers to receive the organization’s 2021 Civil Justice Gavel Award for their willingness to work toward fairness and balance in California’s legal system.