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Advocates partly blame Gov. Newsom’s COVID-19 mask deal for beach pollution
Used plastic masks are landing on California beaches and authorities are fearful that micro plastics will seep into seafood, such as shrimp, crab and fish
Southern California Edison settles wildfire litigation, employs measures to fend off future fires and mudslides
Litigation arising from the 2017 Thomas and Koenigstein fires and the 2018 Montecito Mudslides has been settled with no admission of wrong doing or liability on the part of SCE
Gov. Newsom accused of 'grabbing headlines' with new order outlawing diesel and gas fueled automobiles in 2035
Outlawing the sale of new gas and diesel cars starting in 2035 to allegedly stop global warming is just another show of pomp and circumstance by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to a Republican Assemblyman
Small business owners up in arms over Gov. Newsom signing SB 1383
Pro-business advocates say parental values and reliance on labor unions is what has driven Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign off on Senate Bill 1383, which they say is a nail in the coffin for small businesses
Los Angeles faces lawsuit over allegations that China Shipping failed to follow environmental law
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) sued the City of Los Angeles and the Port of Los Angeles, alleging it had allowed its tenant China Shipping to operate in violation of air quality mitigation measures that were mandated to be resolved under a 2008 Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Bill expected to protect business owners from PPP taxation and administrative burdens
Gov. Newsom signed AB 1577 into law last week allowing small businesses to exclude PPP loans from their gross income for state taxes
3rd Appellate Court ignores tax group appeal of Attorney General’s Prop 15 ballot language
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association lost its mandamus appeal with the California Court of Appeal for the Third Appellate District after seeking to remand the trial court’s decision, which declined to address Attorney General Xavier Becerra’s alleged biased ballot language concerning Proposition (Prop) 15
Pro-business advocates are divided over the benefits of new legislation signed by Gov. Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation a week ago that allows businesses to claim a $1,000 tax credit for each worker employed on a full-time basis and pro-business advocates are thrilled
Pro-business organizations oppose Gov. Newsom's endorsement of Prop 15
Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed Proposition (Prop) 15 last week with the stated intent of shaking loose money to fund education but opponents say the property tax measure will adversely impact business owners
Craigslist founder funds new vote-by-mail study, university dean fears political weaponization
Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark funded a new elections study that weighs how mailing in ballots impacts voter turnout in California
Newsom signs law enabling risk-limiting audits to ensure correct election results
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2400 into law last month, which extends the authority of county election officials to use risk-limiting audits (RLA) until Jan. 1, 2023.
Assemblyman Kiley calls out Gov. Newsom for acting as autocrat; 'He is misguided' on 'powers available to him'
Gov. Newsom bluntly stated in a legal brief that California is now an autocracy due to the pandemic, according to Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R-Roseville)
Pro-business group pushes back against California's carbon-neutral economy plan
A report designed to help the state transition to a carbon-neutral economy was submitted to the legislature last week but business advocates say efforts should be focused on recovering from COVID-19
California allows indoor hair, barber services after Pelosi's mask-less hair wash
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week that hair salons and barbershops can serve clients indoors, hair stylist Kim Hansen was glad even though following the safety protocols take twice as much work.
California AG challenges White House loosening of environmental rules; Business leader says new rules gets rid of 'layers of overreach'
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Aug. 28, accusing it of failing to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Truckers say new smog rules will increase costs, lead to businesses leaving state
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved new rules last week that truckers say will negatively impact their operations.
AB 3262 poses liability concerns for advertisers; Pro-business groups push back
Proposed amendments to Assembly Bill 3262 will expand its authority to ensnare companies that are advertising products online, which could create liability issues
Central District chief judge: 'There's no one knocking down the door to try cases'
Judge Philip Gutierrez is not convinced there's a crisis in suspending jury trials
Uber, Lyft granted temporary stay allowing gig model to continue – for now
LOS ANGELES – Uber and Lyft received a temporary stay last week on driver re-classification. As litigation concerning Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) drags on, the fear of losing rides-haring services has increased.
Trump appointee dissents in 9th circuit ruling against Amazon forcing delivery drivers into arbitration
Amazon delivery drivers are exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act