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Recent News About California State
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Business, environmental groups push for Capitol Annex Project transparency
As state lawmakers prepare to vote on this year’s budget by the June 15 deadline, financial and environmental concerns persist about the Capitol Annex Project, which is projected to cost $755 million to $1.2 billion. -
California State Auditor issues host of recommendations to reform attorney discipline system
The State Bar of California is due to issue its first progress update to the state Auditor later this month, to show efforts achieved in fixing the attorney discipline system. -
Business community presses lawmakers to back bills promoting California’s economic recovery
As the state readies for full reopening this month, questions persist on how bills currently in the legislative process may help or hurt sustainable recovery from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. -
Senate approves bill to make checking EDD claims against prison records standard practice
A bill, SB 39, to mandate cross checking prisoner records with Employment Development Department (EDD) claims unanimously passed the Senate 38 to 0 on May 28. -
New legislation would prompt reform of California’s controversial PAGA statute
As new bills get debated this legislative session, key provisions to help small businesses have seen a measure of success, but questions remain about protections for them from frivolous litigation. -
'Why should they be sued?' CA small business COVID liability shield bill author asks
A bill in the state Legislature that would provide a liability shield to California small businesses and nonprofits from COVID-related litigation is in the works after the federal government fell short last summer. -
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Lawsuit accuses San Francisco of letting 130 pounds of medical marijuana go to waste
The City and County of San Francisco, the San Francisco Police Department and three law enforcement officers were named in a suit by a San Francisco man who says his medical marijuana was wrongfully seized, according to documents filed on March 2 in the San Francisco County Superior Court. -
Business coalition calls on California lawmakers to rethink new leave legislation
Industry leaders have asked state policymakers to consider funding a new proposed leave program with the state’s $20 billion budget surplus, instead of the small businesses still struggling to make it through the COVID-19 economic crisis. -
‘No’ campaign against property tax measure now ahead by 650,000 votes; ‘It is now clear that Proposition 15 is defeated’
As the number of ballots left to count in California has decreased, the vote margin against Proposition 15 has grown enough to declare defeat of the controversial property tax increase. -
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on Sept. 21
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on Sept. 21 in the suits below: -
NFIB helps stop bill holding online sellers liable for faulty products
The California National Federation of Independent Businesses helped convince a California legislator to hold a bill making online sellers liable for faulty or defective products. -
Case activity for Rico's General Construction Inc. vs 2567 Union Street LLC on Sept. 21
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Rico's General Construction Inc. against 2567 Union Street LLC, First Republic Bank and other unnamed defendants on Sept. 21. -
State law school deans push for lower bar exam standard to be made retroactive
The California Supreme Court has lowered the passing score for the state bar exam and will administer the test this fall online as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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. -
Fate of July California bar exam uncertain amid coronavirus crisis; Bar Board could decide next week
It remains uncertain how the coronavirus crisis will affect the California State Bar exam scheduled for July. -
California State Bar pushes back proposals to expand legal availability
SACRAMENTO – A recent report announced that the California State Bar has put the brakes on controversial proposals aimed at expanding the availability of legal help in the state, citing “political headwinds.” -
State bar 'encouraged' by Supreme Court order to reconsider ethics claims against SF attorney
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Supreme Court wants a state bar review panel to rethink its last summer ruling that a San Francisco attorney shouldn't be disbarred over an alleged schemed to defraud a 90-year-old client to set up a construction company. -
Judge boots 'slick' and foul-mouthed attorney from insurance dispute; Wright: 'this profession does not need you'
Tensions between opposing counsel in court battles are expected and natural. -
NFIB gauging level of support for new ride-hailing initiative that seeks to amend AB 5
SACRAMENTO – A coalition of ride-hailing companies and supporters throughout the industry have submitted a ballot initiative to the California Secretary of State’s Office in an effort to amend Assembly Bill 5, a new law that will make it more complicated for companies to classify gig economy workers as contractors.