California Department of Insurance Announces Community-Based Flood Insurance Initiative for City of Isleton

By Lisette Cruz On October 16, 2024, the California Department of Insurance (CDI or the Department) published a news release announcing a community-based flood insurance initiative for the City of Isleton. This initiative, the first of its kind in California, Continue reading

Medical Board Hears from Out of State Professionals on Elements of Successful Physician Wellness Programs

By Steven Soldani At its May 24, 2024 meeting, the Medical Board of California (MBC) heard from professionals in Washington and Georgia on best practices for the Board’s proposed Physician and Surgeon Health and Wellness Program (PSHWP). MBC gave notice Continue reading

California Court of Appeals Allows Taxpayer to Amend Claims Against Department of Financial Protection and Innovation Commissioner for Improper Licensing of Cryptocurrency Lender

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

Contractors State Licensing Board Survives Sunset Review

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

California Supreme Court Overturns California Public Commission’s Decision on Water Surcharges

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

Governor Signs AB 2166 (Weber) to Change Barbering and Cosmetology Exams

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

VMB Supports New Standard for Registered Veterinary Technicians Care of Impounded Animals

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

Newsom signs AB 2505 (Pro Bono Disclosure Bill) to Require Attorneys to Report Pro Bono Services to the State Bar

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

SLPA Proposes New Regulations on Hearing Aid Dispensing Advertising

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