2026 State Law Changes Employers Should Know: California Brief
California employers have a long list of state law changes to navigate in 2026, including some that take effect Jan. 1.
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9th Cir. Narrows Injunction Over UC Grants: California Brief
Some University of California researchers are getting an unpleasant Christmas Eve surprise, after the Ninth Circuit ruled yesterday that the Trump administration can withhold millions in federal grant funds.
What Will Dominate Copyright Law in 2026: California Brief
A trio of critical issues primed to dominate the copyright landscape in 2026 will test music-piracy liability, President Donald Trump’s authority over the Copyright Office, and the evolution of AI.
Anthropic’s Plan to Comply With State AI Law: California Brief
Anthropic released Friday its plan detailing how it will comply with California’s first-in-the-nation AI safety law that takes effect Jan. 1.
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2026 State Law Changes Employers Should Know: California Brief
California employers have a long list of state law changes to navigate in 2026, including some that take effect Jan. 1.
Bed Linen Seller Can Defend Consumer Dispute in Federal Court
Brooklinen Inc. will defend against a proposed consumer class action over its online prices in federal court after a judge determined the company’s motion to remove the case to a California court was timely.
Companies in California Hit With Bevy of Employment Laws in 2026
California employers have a long list of state law changes to navigate in 2026, ranging from a ban on training repayment contracts to steeper penalties for unpaid wage judgments.
AI Will Continue to Dominate California IP Litigation in 2026
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Best Buy, Apple, Others Make Millions From California Tax Deals
A few dozen California cities have lucrative deals with retail giants like Apple, Best Buy, and Nike. These deals result in the cities paying millions of dollars from their local tax revenue back to the companies. In this video, we explore how these deals work and what some city and state lawmakers are hoping to do about it.