Under California’s reopening plan, California counties can reopen as they meet certain metrics. Parts of California are currently in Stage 2 of the previously issued Resilience Roadmap. During […]
Snoop Dogg Says His LLC Not Liable in Drakeo the Ruler Death Lawsuit
Snoop Dogg says in new court filings that his company was not in charge of the Los Angeles hip-hop festival where Drakeo the Ruler was fatally stabbed in […]
Why empathy and responsiveness matter in law firm client communication | Stange Law Firm, PC
Clients Want to Feel Heard One of the most common frustrations clients have with lawyers and legal professionals is feeling ignored. Clients often send emails, texts, or portal […]
San Francisco Enacts Back-to-Work Emergency Ordinance Mandating Reemployment for Certain Employees Laid Off Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
On July 3, 2020, San Francisco enacted a Back-to-Work Emergency Ordinance temporarily creating a right to reemployment for certain employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic if their […]
Music Law Would Let Indie Artists Team Up Against AI & Streaming
A new proposed federal law would allow independent musicians to team up to collectively negotiate licenses with AI companies and streaming platforms to help them “demand fair compensation.” […]
Positioning for Florida’s Infrastructure Future: What Developers Should Know | Bilzin Sumberg
Florida’s rapid population growth and continued business migration have created extraordinary pressure on infrastructure, but they have also opened the door to significant opportunities for private developers willing […]
California Governor Newsom Announces Certain Businesses May Begin Reopening on May 8, 2020
July 14, 2020 Update. On July 13, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that, due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, effective July 13, 2020, all […]
‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ Songs Owner Sues
The owner of the Peanuts theme song and other music from the Charlie Brown franchise is going on the legal offensive, filing four copyright lawsuits Wednesday (May 20) […]
Crypto Company Settles With New York AG Over Allegedly Misleading Crypto Yield Promotions | Troutman Pepper Locke
The New York Attorney General’s (AG) Office announced a $5 million settlement with Uphold HQ Inc. (Uphold), a cryptocurrency platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade […]
White House Issues Memorandum Directing FEMA to Create a COVID-19 Lost Wage Assistance Program
August 19, 2020 Update. On August 12, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor released Unemployment Insurance Program Letter No. 27-20, as well as a Questions and Answers document, […]