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Are Lawyers Who Author Or Vote For Unconstitutional Laws Subject To Discipline By The California State Bar?

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The California State Bar Act imposes a duty on attorneys to "support the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this state".  Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 6068(a).  Many California legislators are members of the...more

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New Laws Roll Out as the Governor Heads Out

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Governor Jerry Brown has signed a number of laws into effect, many of which are designed to strengthen minority protections and bolster California’s laws against sexual harassment and assault. Many of these laws create new or...more

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California Governor Signs First Internet of Things Law

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As of January 1, 2020, manufacturers of internet-connected devices sold or offered for sale in California must follow new state legislation governing cybersecurity measures, including a requirement to equip devices with...more

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Confirmation In California

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As in the federal system, gubernatorial appointees to many California state agencies and departments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Cal. Gov't Code § 1322. There are, however, a number of important differences...more

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California to Ban Cosmetics Tested on Animals, Require Full Labeling for Professional Cosmetic Products

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California Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign into law two bills concerning cosmetic products sold in California. The first bill, SB 1249, would ban animal testing from all cosmetic products sold in California. The...more

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California Enacts Sweeping Privacy Law

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On June 28, California’s Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (AB 375), a broad privacy law modeled after the new European General Data Protection Regulation. The new law, which is...more

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Governor Signs Historic Water Use Efficiency Bills - AB 1668 And SB 606 Impose New Or Expanded Requirements On California Water...

Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1668 and Senate Bill 606 yesterday, which are jointly designed to overhaul California’s approach to conserving water. ...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - June 2018

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Focus - Governor Brown approves permanent water restrictions - THE SACRAMENTO BEE - May 31 - Governor Jerry Brown signed a pair of bills Thursday to set permanent overall targets for indoor and outdoor water...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - January 2018 #2

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Focus - Brown administration working to scale down $17 billion Delta tunnels project - The Mercury News - Jan 12 Faced with a shortage of money and political support after seven years of work, Governor Jerry Brown’s...more

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Return of the Living Dead: Could Unsuccessful California Bills Haunt Employers in 2018?

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As discussed in our prior article, Governor Jerry Brown recently signed several significant labor and employment measures into law in California, including a statewide ban-the-box provision and an expansion of parental leave...more

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Lead Agencies Need Not (Necessarily) Consider Governor’s Executive Orders When Analyzing Emissions - California Supreme Court...

In a highly anticipated decision, Cleveland National Forest Foundation v. San Diego Association of Governments, the California Supreme Court held recently that an environmental impact report for a regional transportation plan...more

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Final California Water Conservation Plan and Proposed Legislation Released - Urban Water Suppliers Face Far-Reaching Consequences

Urban water suppliers would face significant new requirements under water conservation and drought resiliency legislation proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown. The legislation, released in the form of budget trailer bill language...more

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Hot List – What’s Happening in the California Legislature 3/20-3/24

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Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week...more

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Privacy and Information Security a Top Priority in California under Xavier Becerra

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Governor Jerry Brown’s selection of Congressman Xavier Becerra to succeed (now Senator) Kamala Harris as the new Attorney General of California was a surprising move that brings into power in California a seasoned advocate of...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - February 2017 #4

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Governor Brown wants to spend nearly $450 million on flood control following dam emergency - Sacramento Bee - Feb 24 - After successfully appealing to the Trump...more

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California Adopts Measures Targeting Multifamily Residential Buildings for Water Conservation

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In an effort to encourage water conservation throughout California, Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed a bill into law that will require the owner of any multi-unit residential development constructed after Jan. 1, 2018 to...more

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New California Laws for Financial Institutions

As the California legislative session wound down, Governor Jerry Brown signed multiple bills into law that will impact financial institutions. What happened - Financial institutions in California should prepare...more

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Employment Law - October 2016 #2

California Employers Face New Laws - Why it matters - Employers in California will be facing some new laws in the coming months as Governor Jerry Brown signed several employment-related bills on the last day of the...more

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Healthcare Litigation - October 2016

Recently, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law “surprise medical bill legislation,” seeking to curb out-of-network medical bills. This law, designated AB 72, amends California’s Health and Safety Code to limit the...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - October 2016

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Environmental and Policy Focus - With standards relaxed, water use on the rise throughout California - Sacramento Bee - Oct 5 - Californians continued to backslide on water conservation during the hottest...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - September 2016 #5

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Shell Oil settles charges regarding claims for underground tank cleanup reimbursements - Sacramento Bee - Sep 23 - Shell Oil Co. has agreed to settle charges that it...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: October 2016

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Last week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a law that requires employers to prove they are not paying workers differently because of their race or ethnicity. This new requirement builds on California’s Equal Pay Act,...more

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Renewable Energy Update - September 2016 #5

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Renewable Energy Focus - California ramps up energy storage plans with enactment of four new bills - Renewable Energy World - Sep 28 - California Governor Jerry Brown on September 27 signed four new bills...more

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New California Law Takes Aim at Choice of Law Provisions in Employment Agreements

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Borrowing from the famous tourism marketing tagline of its neighboring state, a new California law effectively tells employers, “what happens in California stays in California,” and gives employees the power to strike down...more

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California Governor Signs Four Bills Affecting Density Bonus Projects

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On September 28, 2016, Governor Brown signed new legislation relating to the construction of affordable and market-rate housing. Although AB 2501 has drawn the most attention from commentators and the media, AB 2442 and AB...more

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