By Maya Patel Gerro v. Shultz, No. B321113, B322706 (Cal. Ct. App.): On July 12, 2024, the California Court of Appeal, Second District, reversed and remanded Gerro v. Shultz in part, holding that the trial court erred in dismissing George Continue reading
By Grant Marcketta On September 22, 2024, Governor Newsom signed the Contractors State Licensing Board’s (CSLB) sunset bill, SB 1455 (Ashby) (Chapter 485, Statutes of 2024), which extends the Board’s sunset date to January 1, 2029. SB 1455 amends section Continue reading
By Flavia Martini Andrade Da Silva On July 8, 2024, the California Supreme Court overturned a 2020 decision by the CPUC that banned water utilities from using the Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (WRAM). Introduced in 2008, WRAM aimed to encourage Continue reading
By Isaiah Artis AB 2166 (Weber), as introduced February 6, 2024, amends sections 7338, 7362.5, and 7363 of the Business and Professions Code to add knowledge and skill requirements for providing services to individuals with varying hair types and textures. Continue reading
By Caroline Bulger SB 1478 (Nguyen) (Chapter 192, Statutes of 2024), as amended April 17, 2024, provides guidance for licensed veterinarian orders to a registered veterinary technician (RVT) for health care services performed on impounded animals in a public shelter. Continue reading
By Selena Sanchez On September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2505 (Gabriel) (Chapter 719, Statutes of 2024), otherwise known as the Pro Bono Disclosure Bill. This bill furthers an attorney’s commitment to provide pro bono legal services annually Continue reading
By Yasmin Madjidi On October 16, 2024, the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPA) provided notice of a second modified text to amend section 1399.127 of Article 5 of Division 13.3 of Title 16 of the Continue reading
By Alex Cesta On June 6, 2024, the Little Hoover Commission held a roundtable discussion to continue its investigation into the growing crisis of homeowners insurance availability in California. Experts from state agencies, insurance industry representatives, and consumer advocacy groups Continue reading
By Zoe Bulls In an enforcement action against two health plans, the California Department of Managed Healthcare (DMHC) fined Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc. and Blue Cross of California (Anthem Blue Cross) a combined $8.5 million for violating Continue reading
By Julia Thompson AB 1577 (Low) (Chapter 680, Statutes of 2024), as amended on August 23, 2024, adds and repeals Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 107 of the Health and Safety Code to require a Continue reading
