Governor Jerry Brown
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Recent News About Governor Jerry Brown
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Push to expand state consumer privacy law likely is not over, California Manufacturers & Technology Association says
SACRAMENTO – A bill to expand liability under California's soon-to-take-effect consumer privacy law stalled in the state Senate this session, but a manufacturers advocate said recently that no one who is opposed to the legislation should let their guard down. -
More than 1,000 alleged violations lead to record $12.5 million fine for oil firm Greka
A state law approved by the governor in 2016 lead to a record-breaking $12.5 million fine levied against Greka Oil & Gas earlier this month following more than 1,000 alleged safety violations at an Orange County oil field. -
Senate Bill 33 described as job killer, consumer protection
SACRAMENTO – Senate Bill 33, which would require arbitration of a dispute between a bank and a plaintiff even if a complaint was thought to be without substantive merit, has drawn the ire of state capital lawmakers who predict it would be a job killer. -
New judge appointed in Solano County
VALLEJO, Calif. — William Pendergast will be taking over as Solano County Superior Court judge, replacing David Power, who is retiring. -
New California law protects employees through choice of law and venue bans
SACRAMENTO — The new year means a new labor code provision in California where employers are now prohibited from insisting that disputes with employees who live and work in the state be resolved using another state's law or court system. -
Gov. Brown urged to veto anti-arbitration bill
SACRAMENTO - Governor Jerry Brown is being urged to veto a bill that critics say would eliminate arbitration as a practical option for parties who want to resolve disputes quickly, cost effectively and outside of a courtroom.