Plain-English explainers and analysis — written from primary sources (published opinions, agency records, and statutes) and citation-checked. This is general legal information, not legal advice.
The Supreme Court clarified when border officers can treat lawful permanent residents as applicants for admission, impacting green card holders suspected of offenses.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed an arbitration award in a dispute between construction firms, clarifying the application of the state's Prompt Pay Act.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued final regulations implementing Dodd-Frank data-sharing requirements, though federal open banking oversight remains in limbo.
The federal Securities and Exchange Commission is asking for industry feedback on funds utilizing innovative asset classes. The agency aims to find ways to facilitate market innovation while maintaining regulatory oversight.
The Federal Trade Commission secured a $2.25 million civil penalty from Amazon to resolve allegations that the company knowingly denied transaction records to identity theft victims.
Connecticut passed Senate Bill 1295, significantly amending its data privacy framework to cover more entities and broader data categories. The legislation increases compliance obligations for businesses operating in the state.
Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed SB 378 on May 14, 2026, blocking a measure that would have extended collective bargaining rights to roughly 500,000 public employees in Virginia.
A California Senate committee passed AB 2321, advancing a pilot program for criminal referrals in workplace fatality investigations. The legislation would expand the role of district attorneys in reviewing Cal/OSHA cases.
The travel app Hopper agreed to a $35 million consent judgment in a Massachusetts federal court to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that it charged unconsented fees.
The U.S. Supreme Court held that federal pesticide law preempts state-level tort claims requiring cancer warnings on Roundup labels, overturning a Missouri jury verdict.
The California Air Resources Board proposed a three-month extension for initial greenhouse gas disclosures under the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act. The shift gives companies until November 10, 2026, to file their data.
The Supreme Court rejected an effort by Donald Trump to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, declining to stay her reinstatement. The October 2025 term decision maintains the structural independence of the central bank.
The California Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection advanced a bill to strip the private right of action for certain digital tracking claims. The legislation aims to stem a massive wave of litigation targeting businesses over website analytics.
The Federal Circuit vacated an infringement verdict because the jury form failed to ask questions on a patent-by-patent basis. The June 2026 decision clarifies requirements for verdict forms and jury instructions regarding Section 101 patent eligibility.
The Seventh Circuit ruled that Allstate Insurance Company cannot be held vicariously liable for alleged Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations. The decision limits how consumers can pursue major brands for third-party marketing calls.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states can enforce laws excluding transgender athletes from participating on girls' and women's sports teams. The decision resolves a major legal dispute over state authority and athletic eligibility.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Exxon Mobil Corporation in a dispute over property confiscated in Cuba. The October 2025 term decision clarifies the ability of U.S. corporations to seek redress for foreign property seizures.
California enacted Senate Bill 79 to boost multifamily housing density near transit stops starting July 1, 2026. Los Angeles is advancing local ordinances to delay implementation until 2030, setting up a clash over state housing mandates.
The federal appellate court ruled that a waiver of representative PAGA claims does not render an entire employment arbitration agreement unenforceable.
The United States Supreme Court declined to review the cancellation of Game Plan, Inc.'s "I AM MORE THAN AN ATHLETE" trademark. The denial leaves a Federal Circuit decision in place, cementing the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board's authority over the disputed phrase.
The California Governor signed legislation amending the state civil code to mirror federal arbitration standards. Agreements unenforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act are now unenforceable under California law.
The California Supreme Court ruled that the state's environmental review exemption for existing facilities covers projects involving a change of use. The decision provides regulatory relief for developers seeking to repurpose older structures.
The Supreme Court invalidated a federal campaign finance restriction in a ruling favoring the National Republican Senatorial Committee. The decision reshapes how political committees fund their operations heading into future election cycles.
Governor Phil Scott has signed the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act, making Vermont the 23rd state with a comprehensive privacy framework. The law, enforceable in 2028, regulates how businesses collect, sell, and protect personal data.
A New York appellate court overturned the financial penalty against Donald Trump while leaving the underlying fraud finding intact. The March 26 ruling forces the state to rethink how it calculates damages in civil enforcement actions.
Governor Jeff Landry signed the Louisiana Data Privacy Act into law, making the state the 22nd to adopt comprehensive consumer privacy regulations. The legislation imposes new compliance obligations on companies meeting specific revenue thresholds starting in 2027.
A California appellate court vacated a lower court's jurisdictional ruling, allowing Brad Pitt to sue the new part-owner of a French winery in the state. The decision clarifies how sufficient ties to California are established in international business disputes.
A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court held that generic manufacturers face inducement liability based on their own actions, not physician interpretation, reshaping pharmaceutical patent strategy.
A new US-China Business Council survey reveals that protecting non-public proprietary information is now the leading intellectual property concern for American companies operating in China, driven by geopolitical and regulatory pressures.
A California federal judge denied Meta's motion to dismiss a copyright lawsuit from adult film producers, ruling that large-scale, algorithm-driven torrenting allegations are plausible without proving AI training use.
The appellate court revived an $82 million award against Ford Motor Company, finding the lower court improperly excluded unjust enrichment damages. The ruling clarifies damage calculations under federal and Michigan trade secret laws.
A federal judge threw out xAI Corp.'s trade secret claims against OpenAI without leave to amend. The ruling sets a strict pleading standard for artificial intelligence companies alleging misappropriation of confidential information.
The Federal Circuit wiped out a $59 million judgment against EOFlow, holding that Insulet Corporation waited too long to file its lawsuit. The precedential decision establishes strict boundaries on the "knew or should have known" standard for trade secret statutes of limitations.
The Federal Circuit upheld a Patent Trial and Appeal Board ruling that invalidated several claims in a Medmix Switzerland AG fluid-mixing patent based on obviousness.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Federal Communications Commission's authority to issue forfeiture penalties, rejecting arguments from AT&T and Verizon that the agency's process violates the Seventh Amendment.
A U.S. court dismissed a trade secret lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's xAI against OpenAI for the second time. The decision halts xAI's claims regarding former staff and proprietary code, narrowing the avenues for competitors to restrict employee mobility in the artificial intelligence sector.
The European Commission has launched a public consultation process to shape the implementation rules for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
A cyber extortion group claims to have stolen over a terabyte of data from pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, demanding a $25 million ransom. The company refused to pay, prompting the hackers to consider selling the stolen information.
A federal magistrate judge in Texas recommended granting in part a motion for default judgment concerning alleged violations of the TCPA's Do-Not-Call rules. The recommendation clarifies how courts evaluate a defaulting defendant's exposure to judgment.
The Federal Circuit affirmed a New Jersey district court's refusal to block Stryker's new back pain device, finding Boston Scientific failed to prove the device induces physician patent infringement.
A newly filed class action lawsuit alleges that Amazon's Ring security cameras capture facial recognition data without user consent. The litigation tests the boundaries of biometric privacy rights in consumer home surveillance technology.
The Illinois legislature passed a bill expanding notice requirements and regulatory oversight for health care mergers and contracting affiliations. The amendment to the Illinois Antitrust Act increases state scrutiny over consolidation in the medical sector.
On June 11, 2026, the federal Securities and Exchange Commission formally proposed eliminating the Order Protection Rule. The move follows industry roundtables and aligns with Chairman Paul S. Atkins's decades-old dissent against the trading mandate.
Molina Healthcare and its CEO and CFO moved to dismiss a securities-fraud class action (filed October 3, 2025, in the Central District of California) alleging misleading statements about rising medical costs that preceded repeated 2025 guidance cuts.
On June 9, 2026, Zillow shareholders filed a securities-fraud class action in the Western District of Washington alleging the company misled investors by calling its February 2025 Zillow-Redfin arrangement a “partnership,” concealing the antitrust risk that surfaced when the FTC sued in September 2025.
On June 9, 2026, two Division I football players filed a new federal antitrust class action in the Northern District of California challenging the House v. NCAA settlement's $20.5 million revenue-sharing cap — a standalone suit, not an objection within the settlement.
On January 8, 2026, the Ninth Circuit revived Seagate's antitrust claims against NHK Spring under the Foreign Trade Antitrust Improvements Act's domestic-effects exception; in June 2026, NHK Spring petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to limit U.S. antitrust law's reach over foreign sales.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Judge Pauline Newman's challenge to her suspension by the Federal Circuit. The denial leaves intact a D.C. Circuit ruling that internal judicial suspension orders are exempt from standard judicial review.
The justices rejected a pecuniary loss requirement, ensuring the Securities and Exchange Commission retains its authority to recover ill-gotten gains.
The Seventh Circuit ruled that an Illinois county is not liable under section 1983 after a former coroner kept a 1977 murder victim's skull as a trophy. The decision limits municipal liability and clarifies qualified immunity in due process claims involving mishandled remains.
California's SB 707 creates the nation's first extended producer responsibility framework for apparel and textiles. Brands, retailers, and importers face a strict July 1, 2026 registration deadline.
On June 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (through the Department of Justice) moved to dismiss a student-loan borrowers' suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, arguing the case is moot after the Eighth Circuit ordered the SAVE repayment rule vacated.
On June 10, 2026, a federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois preliminarily approved a $50 million settlement between Atkore and an End-User class in the PVC pipe price-fixing antitrust litigation — one of several Atkore settlements in the case (alongside separate $72.5M and $64M deals).
Memorial Hermann Health System agreed to settle an ERISA excessive-fee class action (filed June 4, 2024, in the Southern District of Texas) over its roughly $2.8 billion employee retirement plan. The settlement amount was not publicly disclosed.
On June 10, 2026, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff (Southern District of New York) dismissed a suit by Tricolor asset-backed noteholders against JPMorgan, Barclays, and Fifth Third, ruling the investors alleged at most negligence, not intentional fraud.
In the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid battery-fire multidistrict litigation (E.D. Mich., MDL No. 3040), the court denied FCA's motions to exclude the plaintiffs' experts in February 2026, advancing the case toward an April 2026 summary-judgment hearing.
On June 10, 2026, a former Abbott Laboratories employee filed an ERISA class action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, alleging Abbott imprudently offered a PPO health-plan option that cost participants more than an equivalent plan at every tier, without disclosing it.
On April 24, 2026, a California Court of Appeal affirmed summary judgment for ABC, rejecting “General Hospital” actor Ingo Rademacher's suit over his firing for refusing to comply with ABC's COVID-19 vaccine policy.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act, advancing legislation that imposes strict timelines and binding arbitration on initial collective bargaining agreements.
Governor Phil Scott signed S.71 into law, making Vermont the 23rd state to adopt a comprehensive consumer privacy framework. The new rules take effect on January 1, 2027.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed legislation prohibiting retail businesses from imposing fees on customers who pay with debit cards. The new law prevents merchants from passing certain processing costs to consumers, effective August 1, 2026.
On March 18, 2026, a federal court (S.D. Cal., MDL No. 3149) denied in part Bain Capital's motion to dismiss, keeping the private-equity owner of PowerSchool in the consolidated data-breach litigation.
On June 9, 2026, a federal judge in the Central District of California (Judge David O. Carter) dismissed with prejudice a toner distributor's antitrust and malicious-prosecution suit against Toshiba America Business Solutions, holding the Sherman Act claims time-barred.
On June 10, 2026, a Los Angeles jury found Johnson & Johnson liable for $32 million in the wrongful-death case of Maria Lozano, who developed fatal mesothelioma from asbestos-contaminated talc, rejecting J&J's alternate-exposure defenses.
Three major environmental organizations filed a lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court challenging CalRecycle's final regulations for plastic producer responsibility. The challenge arrives immediately after a statutory compliance deadline, creating uncertainty for the packaging industry.
The Supreme Court ruled that Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act does not create a private right of action. The decision restricts investors from directly suing in federal court to void contracts under this specific provision.
The Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not authorize certain tariffs, triggering a wave of refund and consumer class action litigation.
On June 8, 2026, the SEC and CFTC finalized joint technical data standards for financial regulatory submissions under the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022. The Phase 1 final rule takes effect October 1, 2026.
On November 17, 2025, the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance announced that for the current proxy season it will generally stop issuing Rule 14a-8 no-action responses on whether companies may exclude shareholder proposals — except for requests under the state-law exclusion — citing high registration-statement volume and resource constraints.
A Circle K-branded franchisee, Gas Express, LLC, reached a preliminary class-action settlement in the State Court of Fulton County, Georgia, over a May 2024 data breach that exposed customers' names, Social Security numbers, and driver's-license numbers. The claims-made settlement offers up to $2,000 in documented-loss reimbursement plus credit monitoring.
On January 15, 2026, two publishers — Cengage Group and Hachette Book Group — moved to intervene in the consolidated In re Google Generative AI Copyright Litigation (N.D. Cal.), seeking to represent a class of publishers whose books Google allegedly copied to train its Gemini AI models.
The Fair Employment and Housing Act provides broader protections than federal law, covering more employers and uncapping damages. The statute requires California employers to actively prevent harassment and engage in a good-faith interactive process for accommodations.
The amended California Consumer Privacy Act grants consumers new rights over sensitive data and eliminates the statutory cure period for businesses. The law establishes a dedicated regulatory agency and exposes companies to significant statutory damages for data breaches.
California law demands immediate payment of final wages upon involuntary termination and sets strict deadlines for voluntary resignations. Employers who willfully delay these payments face daily penalties that can quickly dwarf the original amount owed.
President Trump signed the Strengthening Customs Enforcement Executive Order on June 3, 2026, targeting customs fraud. The directive empowers the recently formed Trade Fraud Task Force to aggressively pursue administrative and civil penalties against importers.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority launched a consultation to replace rigid TCFD-based climate reporting with a flexible, outcomes-focused framework.
Civil Code section 51 guarantees equal treatment in California business establishments and turns federal ADA violations into state claims carrying a $4,000 minimum penalty.
The federal appellate court ruled that employees cannot pursue federal claims for overtime gap time under the Fair Labor Standards Act, narrowing employer liability.
Duke University Health System agreed to a $3.74 million class-action settlement in the Middle District of North Carolina over allegations it used Meta Pixel tracking technology on its MyChart patient portal, transmitting patient information to third parties. The court granted preliminary approval in early 2026, with a final-approval hearing set for August 27, 2026.
On March 10, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reversed and vacated class certification in Trauernicht v. Genworth Financial, holding that 401(k)-plan participants' ERISA damages claims are individualized and cannot be forced into a mandatory, no-opt-out class.
Donald Trump has filed an appeal with the New York Court of Appeals seeking to overturn a civil fraud judgment. The defense argues the initial ruling was politically motivated and legally flawed, challenging testimony from a former lawyer.
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission can obtain disgorgement awards without proving actual pecuniary loss to investors. The decision preserves the agency's enforcement powers but leaves open questions about where funds go when returning them to victims is impossible.
The full Tenth Circuit is reconsidering whether Colorado can cap interest rates on loans from out-of-state state-chartered banks under federal law. The outcome will determine if states can effectively override federal interest rate exportation rules.
The Illinois Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the approval process for the Grain Belt Express. The ruling provides legal backing for the high-voltage transmission line designed to transport wind-generated electricity.
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that an insurer's years of partial litigation funding did not waive its right to invoke a capacity exclusion. The decision establishes firm boundaries on forfeiture in directors and officers liability coverage disputes.
The Supreme Court unanimously reversed the Federal Circuit, restricting when generic drug manufacturers can be held liable for induced infringement based on skinny labels.
On March 25, 2026, a unanimous Supreme Court reversed the Fourth Circuit and held that an internet service provider is not contributorily liable for its subscribers' copyright infringement merely for continuing to provide service.
The Federal Trade Commission reached a landmark agreement with pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts and its parent company, Cigna, to overhaul insulin pricing models. The settlement forces fundamental business practice changes aimed at lowering drug costs for American patients.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in Fausett v. Walgreen Co. that employers may be liable for work-related activities performed before and after official shifts. The decision broadens compensable time under state law, forcing companies to rethink how they track employee hours.
On November 25, 2025, the New York Court of Appeals held that the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) applies retroactively to pending foreclosure actions in which a final judgment has not been enforced, and that doing so does not violate due process.
The Federal Trade Commission is appealing a district court ruling that found Meta is not a monopoly and blocked the forced divestiture of WhatsApp and Instagram.
On May 6, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Judge Anthony Trenga) denied Zillow's and Redfin's motion to dismiss the FTC's antitrust suit over their roughly $100 million rental-advertising deal, allowing the case to proceed to discovery.
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Illinois attorney general filed a federal lawsuit accusing Premium Home Service of creating thousands of fake online business listings for home repairs. The enforcement action signals increasing regulatory scrutiny over deceptive digital marketing practices targeting local consumers.
On May 7, 2026, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta denied — without prejudice, as premature — Google's request to partially stay the search-antitrust remedies (compelled data-sharing and syndication) pending its D.C. Circuit appeal, leaving those remedies in force for now.
On June 1, 2026, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a first-in-the-nation state lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company deceptively marketed ChatGPT — including to children — while concealing safety risks, in violation of Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Texas's App Store Accountability Act (S.B. 2420) took effect June 4, 2026, after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit stayed a December 23, 2025 preliminary injunction pending appeal — requiring app-store age verification and parental consent for new Texas accounts. Utah's parallel law (S.B. 142) had its compliance mandates delayed to May 6, 2027.
On March 13, 2026, the Supreme Court of Texas, in Clifton v. Johnson (No. 23-0671), held for the first time that a deed's plain language rebutted the Van Dyke double-fraction presumption, ruling that a 1951 deed conveyed a fixed 1/128 royalty.
On May 15, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, in mCom IP, LLC v. City National Bank of Florida (No. 2024-2089), reversed an award of attorney fees under 35 U.S.C. § 285 and sanctions under § 1927, holding that a patent's invalidity alone does not make a case "exceptional."
On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied rehearing en banc in Carroll v. Trump (No. 24-644), leaving intact the $83.3 million defamation judgment for E. Jean Carroll based on Donald Trump's June 2019 statements.
The Federal Trade Commission secured a $35 million settlement resolving allegations that Shutterstock used deceptive subscription and cancellation practices. The enforcement action targets companies charging consumers without informed consent under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that federal courts retain jurisdiction to confirm or vacate arbitration awards when they previously stayed the claims under the Federal Arbitration Act.
Connecticut enacted Public Act No. 26-15, "An Act Concerning Online Safety" (Substitute S.B. 5), signed by Gov. Ned Lamont on May 27, 2026. The omnibus law imposes new duties on AI, automated employment decisions, and minors' online safety, phasing in from October 1, 2026 through 2028.
A new California law prohibits most repayment-on-separation provisions in employment agreements signed on or after January 1, 2026. The legislation effectively eliminates "stay-or-pay" arrangements, continuing the state's push to maximize worker mobility.
The California Supreme Court and state legislature established a strict three-prong standard that presumes workers are employees. This framework shifts the evidentiary burden to hiring entities, requiring them to prove independence across all three prongs to avoid employment classification.
The California Supreme Court ruled that meal and rest break premiums must include all nondiscretionary payments and constitute wages, exposing employers to severe waiting-time and wage-statement penalties.
California's Civil Code 1788 prohibits harassment and deception in debt collection. The statute incorporates federal standards to provide damages and attorney fees to prevailing consumers.
California law requires plaintiffs to prove four specific elements to succeed in a breach of contract claim. Understanding these mandatory requirements, the calculation of expectation damages, and strict filing deadlines allows parties to effectively litigate commercial disputes.
The U.S. and California Supreme Courts have established a two-track system for PAGA claims. Employees must arbitrate individual claims but retain standing to pursue representative claims in state court.
California law imposes strict deadlines on breach of contract claims, giving parties four years to sue over written agreements and just two years for oral ones. Missing these statutory windows permanently bars recovery, making prompt action essential.
California law requires real estate brokers to conduct a competent visual inspection of residential properties and disclose material defects to buyers. This statutory framework balances consumer protection with practical limits on broker liability.
The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 fundamentally alters California landlord-tenant law by imposing statewide rent caps and eliminating no-cause evictions for most residential tenancies.
California's statutory scheme requires plaintiffs to prove their property rights in an evidentiary hearing, barring default judgments to ensure clear ownership. Determining the applicable statute of limitations depends entirely on the underlying theory of relief and the plaintiff's possession status.
Business and Professions Code section 17200 allows plaintiffs to sue over unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business practices. Understanding its three-pronged test and strict standing requirements helps businesses mitigate litigation risks.
Civil Code section 1102 requires sellers of residential property to provide a mandatory Transfer Disclosure Statement. Failing to deliver this form exposes sellers to actual damages and grants buyers a short statutory window to cancel the transaction.
Effective July 1, 2024, California landlords may only collect one month's rent as a security deposit for residential leases. The new law eliminates the distinction between furnished and unfurnished units, standardizing upfront moving costs across the state.
The California Supreme Court ruled that compelling a plaintiff's individual PAGA claim to arbitration does not destroy their standing to pursue representative claims in court.
California law permits at-will employees to sue in tort if their termination violates a fundamental public policy. These claims expose employers to significant liability, including the potential for punitive damages.
New legislation creates a private right of action against employers enforcing noncompetes and mandates individualized notices to affected workers. The laws extend California's ban to out-of-state contracts.
California law allows occupiers to claim legal title to real estate through adverse possession, provided they meet five strict elements and pay all property taxes for five continuous years.
California applies two parallel limitation periods for construction defects based on whether the flaw is apparent or hidden. Correctly classifying a defect as patent or latent determines whether a property owner has four years or up to ten years to file suit.
The California Supreme Court held that all residential leases contain an implied warranty of habitability, allowing tenants to raise poor property conditions as a defense against eviction for nonpayment of rent.
California law imposes strict procedural requirements and financial thresholds before a homeowners association can record a lien or foreclose on a delinquent property.
Enacted in 1970, the CLRA protects individuals from deceptive business practices by providing powerful remedies like punitive damages and mandatory attorney's fees. Understanding its strict 30-day notice requirements and standing rules determines whether a consumer claim survives or fails.
The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act establishes the operational rules for California community associations. Understanding its requirements helps boards avoid liability and allows owners to protect their property rights.
California law presumes residential liquidated damages are valid up to 3% of the purchase price, but shifts the burden to sellers to justify anything higher. Strict formatting and signature requirements also apply to make these clauses enforceable.
The California Legislature limited how homeowners associations can restrict rentals, mandating a minimum 25 percent allowance. The statutory framework alters the balance of power between associations and owners while preserving an association's right to ban short-term rentals.
California labor law mandates nine specific categories of information on employee wage statements, backed by strict financial penalties. The California Supreme Court recently established that an employer's objectively reasonable, good-faith belief in their compliance serves as a defense against individual statutory penalties.
California requires strict adherence to statutory deadlines for recording and foreclosing on mechanics liens. Missing a 20-day or 90-day window extinguishes a claimant's constitutional right to secure payment against an owner's property.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2288 and SB 92, tightening standing requirements for representative labor claims and establishing new penalty caps for employers who cure violations.
AB 1755 and SB 26 introduce strict pre-suit notice requirements and early mediation for auto manufacturers that elect to participate, fundamentally altering how warranty disputes are litigated.
Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16 allows defendants to quickly dismiss lawsuits targeting protected speech. The statute shifts attorney fees to the plaintiff, fundamentally altering the economics of business litigation.
Governor Newsom signed AB 2288 and SB 92 into law, restructuring the Private Attorneys General Act to limit employer penalties through compliance efforts while requiring plaintiffs to personally experience every alleged violation.
A new California statute doubles the time tenants have to respond to an unlawful detainer lawsuit from five to ten days. The legislation significantly alters the timeline and procedural mechanics for evictions across the state.
The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 imposes a statewide limit on annual rent hikes and requires landlords to prove just cause for evictions. The statutory framework fundamentally alters landlord-tenant relations by extending rent control and eviction defenses to millions of units previously exempt.
The California Supreme Court ruled that homeowners cannot bypass the Right to Repair Act's prelitigation notice procedures by pleading only common-law claims. The unanimous decision secures builders' right to inspect and repair defects before facing litigation, even when those defects have caused property damage.
The California Supreme Court held that homeowners must complete mandatory prelitigation procedures before suing builders for residential construction defects, decisively displacing common law claims.