California’s Producers Must Complete one of the CalRecycle Action
On May 1, 2026, the Office of Administrative Law approved and filed regulations accompanying California’s Senate Bill 54 (SB 54).…
Category: Top Lawyers
Overview of Guardian Storage Centers, LLC v. Simpson, 119 Cal. Ap
Guardian Storage Centers, LLC v. Simpson, 119 Cal. App. 5th 509 (2026) After terminating the employment of Julie Simpson (Guardian’s COO),…
Connecticut to Require PFAS Reporting and Product Labels
Beginning July 1, 2026, Connecticut will prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of certain consumer products that contain intentionally added per-…
The Complications of Owning a Gun While Using Medical Marijuanna
We are going to white knuckle our way through a blog post about lawyers and guns without doing the obligatory…
An Alternative to Litigation, not a Second Chance- AIA Reviews
Addressing the scope of discretionary institution under the America Invents Act (AIA), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)…
LA Delays Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Increases to 2030
The Los Angeles City Council has approved amendments that would slow the implementation schedule for the City’s Hotel Worker Minimum Wage…
U.S. Energy Policy Crossroads: Infrastructure, Markets, Future
Read Part 1: We Need Another Hero: Fossil Fuels Versus Renewable Energy Production — Which Is the Alternative? (Part 1) Energy…
What Rescheduling Means for Firearm Purchases- Guns and Ganja
We are going to white knuckle our way through a blog post about lawyers and guns without doing the obligatory…
Practical Considerations for R&W Insurance Determination
Our September 2024 overview, “Closing with Confidence: Representations and Warranties Insurance in M&A,” introduced the mechanics of representations and warranties…
Stricter Vetting by Financial Institutions Called For by New Exec
On May 19, 2026, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order No. 14406 (“Restoring Integrity to America’s Financial System”), which is…
New California Rules Pertaining to Cardrooms and Gaming
As discussed in our prior alert, California cardrooms were facing significant operational changes following the approval of new regulations by…
Adjustment of Status Will Only Be Granted in “Extraordinary Circu
On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, titled “Adjustment of Status is a Matter…