Each year, thousands of business owners are targeted for individual and class action consumer claims.

Those who entered into California's cannabis industry expecting to reap surging profits may find the current business landscape ripe for only one thing: litigation. Some are fighting off unhappy...

The federal government has started to reclassify cannabis. When, and if, that reclassification is finalized, licensed cannabis businesses should see dramatically higher after-tax...

This article is a brief summary of a recent update to the California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act regarding express warranties and its impact on business entities.

An exit is often described as the finish line. But for founders, a sale is rarely just a closing date or a headline purchase price. It is a negotiation over how much of that price becomes real economic value, how much liability she’ll continue to carry and what role she plays, if any, after closing.

Starting October 1, 2025, California's Civil Rights Department (CRD) will roll out new regulations on Automated Decision-Making Systems (ADMS).

Acknowledging that we are now at "a different point in time with reduced impacts from COVID-19 compared to previous years," the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)...

While PFAS chemicals are ubiquitous in consumer goods and pervasive in the environment, they are also linked to serious health issues and illnesses.

On June 30, 2025, Wolfspeed, Inc.— a key player in the semiconductor and power device manufacturing space — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Yesterday the Supreme Court issued an opinion in Vidal v. Elster, 602 U. S. ____ (2024), a case involving a plaintiff's attempt to register the trademark "Trump too small" (a reference to a key political issue.

As 2026 unfolds, Los Angeles is confronting two significant challenges. According to a Greater Los Angeles Office Report by Cushman & Wakefield, office vacancy is towering...

Those of us in California who give advice regarding the structuring of IRC Section 1031 like-kind tax-deferred exchanges of real property are well aware that the California...

Both during the height of the Covid pandemic and now in the aftermath, employers are increasingly reaching out to our Employment Group about employees who are demonstrating...

Bankruptcy courts possess broad discretion to dismiss chapter 11 bankruptcy cases for "cause" under Section 1112(b) of the Bankruptcy Code. While the Bankruptcy Code enumerates a long...

Under California law, landlords are entitled to receive the total consideration of the lease after a default.

The on-again, off-again Corporate Transparency Act (the "CTA") mandatory beneficial ownership reporting is now back in effect. On February 18, 2025...

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month, we provide this reminder of employer obligations and employee rights with respect to employees facing domestic...

I recently shared commentary with SHRM regarding unpaid internships, including the legal considerations that employers should keep in mind.

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made chemicals used to make fluoropolymer coatings that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. Fluoropolymer coatings...

SB 1383 was an ambitious piece of legislation that continues to make California a leader in environmental progress. However, local governments are facing challenges to comply. SB 1046 and the completion...