Medical Board of California Opposes Law to Loosen Physician Reporting Requirements to DMV of Patients Who Suffer Lapses of Consciousness

By Steven Soldani SB 357 (Portantino), as amended May 6, 2024, would, in relevant part, amend and repeal section 103900 of the Health and Safety Code to extend current provisions, modify reporting obligations, and exempt healthcare providers from liability while Continue reading

U.S. Department of Education Proposes That the Federal Government Cease Recognition of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

By Madison Beck On January 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) released a staff report to the Senior Department Official on Recognition Compliance Issues regarding the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and its compliance with Continue reading

California Public Utilities Commission Issues Proposal For New Autonomous Vehicle Programs

By Rachel Rockwell On November 19, 2020, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will vote on whether to adopt Commissioner Shiroma’s October 15, 2020, Proposed Decision Authorizing Deployment of Drivered and Driverless Autonomous Vehicle Passenger Service (Rulemaking 12-12-011). The Proposed Continue reading

Under New Proposals, California Public Utilities Commission Could Revoke Pacific Gas & Electric’s License if Utility Operates Unsafely

By Strider Kachelein On February 18, 2020, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued I.19-09-016, a ruling setting forth assigned Commissioner proposals “relating to the application of state law to the proposed plan of reorganization for Pacific Gas and Electric Continue reading

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Commissioner Genevieve Shiroma Issues Proposed Decision to Make Annual Reports for Transportation Network Companies Available to the Public

By Michael J. Melton On February 7, 2020, CPUC Commissioner Genevieve Shiroma issued a proposed decision on data confidentiality issues pertaining to the Commission’s Order Instituting Rulemaking (OIR) on regulations relating to passenger carriers, ridesharing, and new online-enabled transportation services Continue reading