A California court of appeal has held that a lead agency conducting environmental review, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), of “vehicle miles traveled” (VMT) impacts may not unquestioningly use thresholds…
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/ Environmental Law, Transportation, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
1. Non-Profits Are Not Exempt from Employment Laws.Just because your organization is mission-driven doesn’t mean you’re exempt from California’s strict labor laws. Wage and hour rules, discrimination laws, and workplace safety…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Labor & Employment Law, Nonprofit Law
On March 12, 2025, the Ninth Circuit issued its decision in Kumar v. Koester, dismissing a constitutional challenge to a university’s anti-discrimination policy that added “caste” as a protected class.
Effective January 1,…
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/ Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Education Law
Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52) requires public agencies to consult with tribes during the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. On March 14, 2025, in Koi Nation of Northern California v. City of Clearlake, the First…
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/ Environmental Law, Indigenous Peoples, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
On March 1, Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to expedite critical fuels reduction projects to address “catastrophic wildfire risks created by forest conditions across the state.”
The Governor’s proclamation…
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/ Elections & Politics, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
Key Takeaways -
- A federal District Court in Maryland has temporarily blocked, nationwide, portions of two of President Trump’s Executive Orders restricting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs within the federal…
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Constitutional Law, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
Key Takeaways -
- Meyers Nave recommends that employers consider utilizing Arbitration Agreements to reduce liability related to wage and hour claims.
- Employers should update handbooks and arbitration agreements annually to…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law
Following Governor Newsom’s recent Executive Order to assist those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, on Monday, LA Mayor Karen Bass issued her own emergency Executive Order designed to expedite the…
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/ Administrative Law, Construction Law, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
STAY AHEAD OF 2025’s LEGAL CHANGES -
Review your employee handbook and employment contracts for necessary updates on these changes to the law, effective January 1, 2025.
Employer Captive Audience Meetings are Banned…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Labor & Employment Law
On January 12, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order in furtherance of his January 7 State of Emergency declaration to expedite recovery efforts following the devastating fires in Los Angeles and…
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/ Construction Law, Elections & Politics, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
The California Legislature has continued to refine the Density Bonus Law over the years, making important updates to housing laws that impact developers across the state.
Recent legislative changes include key updates on…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
On September 29, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 98, a bill establishing warehouse design and build standards for new or expanded “logistics uses”, requiring cities and counties to update their circulation elements to…
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/ Environmental Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Transportation, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
In the recent ruling in the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson et al., Case No. 23-175, decided on June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit’s earlier decision. This alters the legal landscape in…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law
Starting July 1, 2024, all employers in California with more than 10 employees are now required to implement comprehensive workplace violence policies…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
As part of our commitment to keeping our clients informed and prepared, we wish to highlight four significant developments in employment law that are particularly relevant for California employers. Understanding and adapting to…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law
