California Politics & Policy

California’s SB 253 requires many large companies “doing business” in California with $1+ billion in annual revenues to publicly disclose Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions beginning in 2026. The law is designed to standardize corporate climate reporting and will be enforced by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This article […]

In most cases, you have **30 days** to challenge a final California Coastal Commission permit decision in court. Coastal approvals often trigger short, unforgiving writ-petition deadlines and layered administrative steps involving local governments, the Coastal Commission, and sometimes CEQA. This guide explains 2026-ready deadlines, appeal routes, records, venue, and CEQA options for projects along California’s […]

California’s SB 553 requires most California employers—including law firms—to implement a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and maintain a related violent incident log by July 1, 2024, with ongoing training and recordkeeping in 2026. In 2026, Cal/OSHA enforcement risk is practical and immediate for firms with front-desk operations, client intake, and contentious matters. This […]

California’s new chatbot law can expose companies to significant compliance costs and potential civil liability for deceptive or unsafe AI chatbot use. Firms that market AI-driven customer service, healthcare, finance, or retail chatbots may face added disclosures, monitoring, and recordkeeping. This article explains what the law requires, who it impacts, and why it could hit […]