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Litigation Understanding Proposition 65 Litigation in California: A Guide for Businesses

California’s Proposition 65, formally known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is a law designed to protect California residents from exposure to harmful chemicals. However, its expansive scope and strict compliance requirements have made it a frequent source of litigation, presenting significant challenges for businesses operating in the state. This […]

Labor & Employment Labor & Employment Roundup: What to Expect in 2025

With 2025 just around the corner, California employers should get ready to navigate a host of new laws and court rulings that will shape workplace policies and employee rights. Are you ready? The summaries below outline key updates to help you adjust your practices and maintain compliance. If you have any questions or need guidance […]

Labor & Employment 2024 PAGA Updates

This article is part of our 2025 Labor & Employment Roundup. To read the other articles, click below: Recent and Upcoming Legislation Impacting Employers in 2025 A Potential Avenue for Bypassing Class Waivers in Arbitration Agreements Impact of a Second Trump Presidency on Biden-Era NLRB Decisions California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has been a […]

Labor & Employment Impact of a Second Trump Presidency on Biden-Era NLRB Decisions

This article is part of our 2025 Labor & Employment Roundup. To read the other articles, click below: Recent and Upcoming Legislation Impacting Employers in 2025 New Risks to Arbitration Agreements with Class Waivers 2024 PAGA Updates A second Trump presidency is likely to shift the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) back toward a pro-employer […]

Labor & Employment Recent and Upcoming Legislation Impacting Employers in 2025

This article is part of our 2025 Labor & Employment Roundup. To read the other articles, click below: A Potential Avenue for Bypassing Class Waivers in Arbitration Agreements Impact of a Second Trump Presidency on Biden-Era NLRB Decisions 2024 PAGA Updates California’s 2025 labor and employment laws bring substantial changes, including expanded employee leave, increased […]

Litigation California’s Trap and Trace Pen Register Litigation: Key Considerations & How to Respond to a Lawsuit

The California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) is driving a wave of litigation that could significantly impact businesses with consumer-facing websites. Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed recently alleging that businesses operating in California violated CIPA due to very common software and business practices found on their websites. Initially intended to regulate law enforcement’s use […]

White Collar Defense & Investigations Federal Sentencing Commission Limits Use of Acquitted Conduct in Sentencing Guidelines

The bipartisan United States Sentencing Commission voted unanimously to prohibit conduct for which a person was acquitted in federal court from being used to calculate a sentence range under the advisory federal sentencing guidelines. The Commission also approved additional reforms, including those that bring uniformity to sentencing for certain gun and financial crimes and provide […]

Labor & Employment Recent and Upcoming Legislation Impacting Employers in 2024

This article is part of our 2024 Labor & Employment Roundup. To read the other articles, click below: Recent National Labor Relations Board Rulings Developments in PAGA Litigation Employers should make sure they’re familiar with the wide range of California employment laws that go into effect next year. Workplace issues including non-compete agreements, marijuana use, […]