On Oct. 6 and 11, 2025, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law two pieces of legislation that will impact the healthcare transaction landscape. These laws codify corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) guidance and add...more
As California continues to lead in the exploration of AI, Gov. Gavin Newsom, on Sept. 29, 2025, signed Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act. The Act is the first state law to set safety,...more
Recently, the California Legislature introduced two bills that may impact private equity healthcare investments in the state, including formalizing corporate practice restrictions and requiring advance notice for certain...more
California’s Budget Proposal -
On Jan. 10, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his 2025-2026 budget proposal. The budget proposes a total spending of $322.2 billion in state funds – it consists of approximately $228.9...more
In California, the sequel to a new Trump presidency will have significant implications on how its leaders – from Gov. Gavin Newsom to the legislature to the locals – will govern its constituents. Since last week’s election,...more
On Sept. 28, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed California Assembly Bill 3129 (A.B. 3129), which would have required private equity funds and hedge funds to obtain consent before entering into certain healthcare transactions. The...more
During the week of September 11, 2023, the California Legislature passed a series of bills known collectively as the “California Climate Accountability Package” (“CCAP”). The CCAP is comprised of three bills: S.B. 252...more