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California legislature passed SB-478 designed to target “Junk Fees.” SB-478 led to the amendment of the Consumers Legal Remedies Act (“CLRA”).

Navigating child custody laws can be overwhelming for parents. Understanding the basics can help you feel more prepared and confident as you make important decisions for your family. Here's a straightforward guide to child custody laws in California.

Learn how California's evolving cannabis laws impact employee rights, employer obligations, drug testing, and disability accommodations in the workplace.

Community Property Explained: How Assets are Divided in a California Divorce When you hear the term “California divorce”, one of the first things that might come to mind is the concept of “community property.” But what does it truly mean, and how does it affect asset division during a divorce? In this blog post, we will dive deep into the world of California’s community property laws and explain how assets […]

Supreme Court Rules Against Community Financial Services Association On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, et al. v. Community Financial Services Association of America, Ltd., et al. Case No. 22-448.  The primary challenge in this case was brought by “several trade associations representing payday lenders and credit-access businesses” in an effort to claim that the manner in which the Consumer Financial […]

The Immediate Effectiveness of the California Privacy Rights Act In a pivotal ruling that warrants California business to pay immediate heed, the Court of Appeal has overturned a previous ruling that delayed the implementation of the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) until March 29, 2024.  This ruling means that the CPRA is effective immediately, imposing new compliance obligations on businesses and reshaping the landscape of privacy rights in California. Background […]