GUEST COLUMNS
Thursday, July 25, 2024
The Supreme Court's recent 6-3 decision in Snyder v. United States weakens the federal law available to federal prosecutors to fight state public corruption when federal funding is involved and has been criticized as broadly limiting federal oversight of state and local government based on the principle of federalism.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law two bills that significantly reform the California Private Attorneys’ General Act of 2004. The new reforms include changes to the “standing” requirement and penalty structure, and creating employer-side incentives for quick response to PAGA Notices.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
California Civil Code Section 1951.2 defines the remedies available to a landlord in the event of a tenant's breach and abandonment of the premises, but some landlords may want remedies beyond those described in 1951.2. California Civil Code Section 1951.4 is available if the lease clearly includes that remedy.