In January 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a complaint and proposed order requiring software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle allegations that it misrepresented the ability of its AI-powered web accessibility tool to make any website compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for people with disabilities. This move by …
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Our friends, clients and colleagues are facing challenges related to the recent wildfires. KVK partner Michael Karikomi, together with attorney Dylan Schaffer of Kerley Schaffer LLP, will host a Fire Insurance Claim Q&A on January 21, 2025 at 6PM, PST which is open to the public. Click here to join, and review the flyer below …
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When purchasing a business in California, it’s essential to understand the often-overlooked concept of successor liability, as governed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration’s (CDTFA) Regulation 1702. Many buyers may assume that, once the sale is finalized, they are only responsible for their new venture’s future operations. However, under California’s Sales and …
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On September 27, 2024, California solidified its position as a trailblazer in workplace protections by enacting Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137), the first law in the United States to explicitly protect against intersectional discrimination in employment. This landmark legislation amends the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the Education Code, and the Fair Employment and Housing Act …
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This election is a historic one for several reasons, including cannabis policy. Both major party candidates support some form of cannabis reform, a significant shift from previous elections. Vice President Kamala Harris has emphasized full federal legalization as a social justice issue, focusing on racial disparities in cannabis-related arrests and convictions. Her past work includes …
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Join the LACBA Cannabis Law Section for a conversation with the Department of Cannabis Regulation, the Department of Health, the Department of Building and Safety, and the Fire Department about the annual licensing process for commercial cannabis businesses. To register please visit lacba.org/calendar
On January 2, 2024, the California Department of Cannabis Control (“DCC”) announced plans to adopt emergency regulations to implement Senate Bill No. 833 (“SB-833”), which Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law last fall and which adds Section 26061.5 to the Business and Professions Code, relating to cannabis. Under these regulations, beginning no later than March …
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With the new year having arrived, employers should be aware of the following notable legislation that will go into effect in California in 2024. Selected bills have been organized under their respective house of origination and listed in numerical order, and summaries are based on information provided on the California Legislative Information website. Should you …
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The cannabis industry has long been plagued by the challenges posed by illicit businesses, creating an uneven playing field for law-abiding, taxpaying cannabis retailers. Licensed establishments have grappled with regulatory hurdles, high taxes and unfair competition from unlicensed operators. The frustration among licensed cannabis businesses has reached a tipping point, prompting the California Legislature to …
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