Nearly a decade ago we published the blogpost “Pre-Approval Design Defects – No Such Thing.” As we discussed, “pre-approval” design (later joined by warning) claims were a transparent preemption dodge. No such claims had ever been advanced before
California Legislature Advances AI Employment Bills
At the end of August, the California legislature passed three bills that would regulate the use of AI in the employment context. These bills are now on Governor Newsom’s desk, and he has until September 30 to sign or veto.
Here We Go Again: California’s Minimum Wage Is Headed Up to $17.40
It’s that time of year again—the temperatures are high, summer vacations are winding down, and Sacramento has taken the minimum wage up another notch.
Beginning January 1, 2027, California’s statewide minimum wage will increase from $16.90 to $17.40 per hour.
California Legislature Passes CIPA Pen Register Reform Bill and Sends It to Governor
On August 28, 2026, the California Legislature passed SB 690, a significant bill aimed at curbing the flood of demand letters and lawsuits asserting “pen register” claims under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”). If enacted, the bill
Veto Watch for CA Charitable-Sector Legislation
The Legislation Tracker – published (and updated daily) by the California Association of Nonprofits – is an invaluable resource for California’s charitable community.
Each year in February, CalNonprofits selects and features a number of bills filed in the California Legislature
Wildfire Liability: California Legislature Clarifies the Role of Public Water Systems
Wildfire Liability: California Legislature Clarifies the Role of Public Water Systems
California water providers are one step closer to receiving important statutory protection against inverse condemnation claims arising from catastrophic wildfires. Senate Bill 1153 has passed both houses of the
Two Strikes Was Enough In California Federal Court
Over the life of the Blog, there have been many posts taking issue with the pro-plaintiff leanings of California courts, which have resulted in many questionable decisions on issues ranging from expanding personal jurisdiction to shrinking preemption to re-writing the
More Legislative Progress for CA Nonprofits
Lawmakers in Sacramento had hoped to finish up this year’s legislative work today, beating the mandatory constitutional deadline of Monday night, August 31st, 2026, with a few days to spare.
They have been working feverishly this final week of the
Midyear Transfers Are Tricky For Athletes Under CIF Rules
Last Updated on August 25, 2026 by Michelle Ball
Sometimes, high school students change schools midyear and there can be sports consequences.
They start at one school (School A), hate it and move to another school (School B). Simple Simon?
There They Go Again! California Launches Another Attack on Arbitration
You might think that California employers who seek nothing more than enforcement of a perfectly reasonable arbitration agreement might finally be able to stop looking over their shoulders, but that is simply not going to happen anytime soon. It seems