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Superintendent of Public Instruction race results signal ongoing frustration for California families
With the race for California’s top public education post still too close to call, it’s raising questions about the degree to which parental concerns could override the powerful unions that spent millions to keep the incumbent in office. -
New coalition forms to urge lawmakers to address escalating retail, residential theft in California
In response to growing crime and lack of effective legislation to prevent it, a new coalition of business, neighborhood, and victims’ groups launched last week to impress upon lawmakers the importance of taking action. -
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in California PAGA case; decision expected by early summer
Oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court took place late last month in Viking v. Moriana, a case that questions whether California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is exempt from the rules of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). -
San Francisco school board recall vote echoes parental frustration across California
With last week’s overwhelming vote to recall three San Francisco school board members, it’s raising questions about how the referendum could impact public education and politics across California as parents go to the polls in year three of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
New state budget includes new tax proposals despite $31 billion surplus
Even as the state last week unveiled a record setting budget, it’s raising questions about how proposed tax increases, including a new state-run healthcare system funded by business revenue, could further deter California’s business development and population growth. -
U.S. Supreme Court rules against OSHA vaccine mandate for employees
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday reversed an appellate decision and granted a stay of the Biden administration vaccine mandate for workplaces with 100 or more employees. -
California retakes top spot in annual ranking of 'Judicial Hellholes'
California has been named the nation’s top Judicial Hellhole, up two slots from last year, in the 20th annual ranking from the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA). -
New study analyzes how federal relief efforts impact small business, innovation amid Covid pandemic
As Californians and families nationwide struggle with rising prices, concerns persist about the extent to which federal relief programs have increased barriers to economic opportunity and contributed to historic inflation -
California legislators convene supply chain hearing to address port congestion
Amid the continuing supply chain crisis in California, industry stakeholders joined lawmakers at a special meeting of the Ports and Goods Movement committee Wednesday to figure out practical ways to address regulations and investment to help accelerate operations. -
Court rulings provide different direction in California wage and hour litigation
Recent court rulings that have found for employers in wage statement cases may have bucked a trend, but it remains to be seen how such decisions could impact the amount of legal action filed. -
Judge rules against lawsuit to include party affiliation on recall ballot after statutory deadline
With California’s gubernatorial recall election fast approaching, Gov. Gavin Newsom learned last week that his name will appear on the ballot without his Democratic party designation. -
Website accessibility lawsuits increase amid pandemic, prompting further calls for reform
During the COVID-19 pandemic, lawsuits alleging website noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) have been on the rise, due in part to more people spending time online, more attorneys seeking out plaintiffs, and garnering attention from Congress members who have reintroduced reform legislation. -
California’s nonpartisan fiscal policy advisor pokes holes in Newsom’s revised state budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an ambitious a list of 400 new budget proposals based on a $76 billion surplus, but much of the money is already spoken for by constitutional mandates and the number of initiatives is raising questions about California’s long-term financial health. -
Cal/OSHA expected to adjust emergency temporary workplace standards
The Cal/OSHA Standards Board is expected to vote this week on updates to its Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) that reflect differing workplace conditions due to COVID-19 vaccine prevalence, specifically changing the quarantine mandate for inoculated employees. -
Legislation seeks to delay new tax increase on California property
A new bill that would defer implementation of Proposition 19 – a ballot measure that passed by a small margin in November – is designed to provide relief to families and businesses now facing unexpected tax bills. -
New Ninth Circuit ruling includes limitations on PAGA penalties
A federal appeals court ruling will substantially cut the amount awarded in PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) lawsuits, as the court found that only the first violation qualifies unless the employer has been duly notified of the alleged violations.