Possible Mortgage Relief: Understanding the 2025 Mortgage Deferment Act

In the wake of Southern California’s devastating January 2025 wildfires, Sacramento has begun to pen a bill which would provide mortgage assistance to those financially impacted. Assembly Bill 238 is titled the “Mortgage Deferment Act” and would provide a temporary relief period for mortgage payments. Its purpose is to provide relief to borrowers through forbearance, …

Impact of recent legal developments on CTA reporting requirements

What is CTA Reporting?   The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted on January 1, 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, represents a significant step in reforming anti-money laundering laws. Its primary aim is to combat financial crimes such as money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, and tax fraud. To achieve this, the CTA …

AB 98: A Game-Changer for California’s Logistics Industry and Communities

California’s Assembly Bill 98 (AB 98) introduces sweeping changes to the logistics and warehouse development sector, aiming to address significant public health and environmental concerns. With stricter environmental and operational standards, AB 98 is set to reshape how logistics projects are planned—especially those near schools, hospitals, and residential neighborhoods. “Logistics use” means “a building in …

Prop 65 Labeling Requirements

The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, better known by its original name of Proposition 65 (“Prop 65”), requires the state of California to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Cannabis was added to the Prop 65 list because it was determined …

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