May 31, 2019 | Business Law, Construction Law, New bills
Although Senator Scott Wiener’s SB50 was just shelved until 2020 by Anthony Portantino, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, there are several more bills making their way through California legislation that could contribute to “densification” in...
May 28, 2019 | Business Law, Employment Law, New bills
State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) has introduced a bill that would give workers 100 percent of their pay when on family leave. The bill passed the California State Assembly on Thursday, May 24, with a vote of 66-7. It will be voted on next in the...
Apr 8, 2019 | Business Law, New bills
A new bill titled “Corporate Fair Share for California & Californians” (SB 37) was proposed by state lawmakers in Oakland today, recommending a two-tiered taxing system on our state’s wealthiest companies. The bill, said its authors Senator Nancy Skinner and...
Mar 27, 2019 | Business Law
Is your business compliant with Proposition 65? California’s Proposition 65 toxic chemical labeling law has added additional details and new warnings in recent months, adding online markets, alcoholic beverage sellers, coffee shops, jewelry stores, furniture stores...
Feb 26, 2019 | Business Law, New California Laws
Restaurant business owners have two new California laws to comply with in 2019. SB 1192, the “California Healthy-by-Default Kids’ Meal Drinks” bill, now requires restaurants to serve water or milk as the default kids meal beverage. Parents will need to specifically...
Feb 12, 2019 | Business Law, Employment Law, New California Laws
Companies using drayage (ship-to-warehouse) services in California should pay close attention to California Senate Bill 1402, a new law that went into effect Jan. 1, 2019. The bill essentially makes your company responsible for unpaid wages, expenses, damages and...
