Two California Courts of Appeal recently held that plaintiffs need not prove actual harm to bring a claim under the state’s Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA). These holdings expose California employers,...more
Federal artificial intelligence policy is evolving. President Trump’s December 11, 2025, Executive Order Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence could affect state-level approaches to artificial...more
12/17/2025
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On January 1, 2026, Assembly Bill (AB) 692 will take effect in California, amending the Labor Code and Business and Professions Code to prohibit certain “stay-or-pay” provisions in employment contracts. Such provisions are...more
12/12/2025
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the media and entertainment industry. Once viewed by many as a threat, AI is increasingly being embraced as a powerful tool. Studios and tech-forward production companies...more
7/1/2025
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