New California Laws on Jurors
Assembly Bill 3070 and Senate Bill 592 , were enacted during the 2020 Legislative Session to make changes to laws…
Firearm Microstamping Bill Signed By Gov. Newsom
Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that requires newer model handguns in California to be…
Nordstrom Announces Ban on Fur and Exotic Animal Skin Sales
With the announcement by high-end retailer Nordstrom that it will stop selling fur and some "exotic" leather products, the Natural…
2020 Privacy Bills Vetoed
Of interest to those involved in privacy legislation, two significant bills that reached Governor Gavin Newsom’s Desk were vetoed in…
Governor Vetoes Several Environmental Bills
As Governor Gavin Newsom concluded his actions on over 400 bills sent him by the Legislature during the 2020 Session,…
Slavery Reparations Task Force bill Signed By Gov. Newsom
On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill to set up a task force that could recommend slavery…
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Requiring Hospitals To Stockpile 45 Days’ Worth of PPE
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill this week requiring all hospitals within California to stockpile 45 days' worth of personal…
California GOP Leaders Demand Gov. Newsom Cancel $35 Million Contract to ‘Team Biden’ Consulting Firm
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, a former Democratic State Senator, has awarded a $35 million voter outreach contract with…
Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Several Privacy Bills
Four bills of interest dealing with privacy issues were enacted during the 2020 Legislative Session, including AB 1281 by Assemblyman…
Underrepresented Communities Now Required on Corporate Boards Under AB 979
Assembly Bill 979, by Assemblyman Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) was enacted during the 2020 Legislative Session to ensure publicly-traded corporations have…