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California Battery Fires: Mitigating Commercial Risks in BESS Transactions

by Patrick Ferguson, Rohit Sachdev and Eric Stephens | February.06.2025

California regulators are adopting stricter measures and proposing sweeping reforms and legislation that could impact utility-scale BESS development.

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Navigating the California AI Transparency Act: New Contract Requirements

by Sarah Schaedler and Haley Flora | January.31.2025

Companies that create or produce a generative AI system with more than 1 million monthly users face new contracting requirements.

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SEC to Charter Schools: Use Registered Municipal Advisors

by Amanda Stephens, Eugene Clark-Herrera, Marc Bauer and Darrin Glymph | November.14.2024

The SEC is reminding charter schools to seek advice on municipal securities only from registered municipal advisors.

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Using AI to Pursue Hiring and DEI Goals: A Q&A for Employers

by Laura L. Becking, Esther Lander and Alexandria Elliott | November.12.2024

Orrick's Employment team explores key considerations for employers using AI in hiring to navigate a changing landscape & their legal obligations.

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California Gov. Newsom Vetoes Controversial Frontier AI Bill as Non-Responsive to “Actual Risks”

by Jeremy Kudon, Shannon Yavorsky and Matthew E.S. Coleman | September.30.2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047 – the controversial AI regulation bill that both chambers of the California legislature passed by ...

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Summary Guide: Campaign Spending and Activity Rules for School District Employees

by Eugene Clark-Herrera, Lauren Herrera and Palak Taneja | September.19.2024

School district employees must avoid using public resources for campaigns, follow strict guidelines and comply with SB 1439 to prevent legal ...

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California Supreme Court Blocks Sweeping Measure to Limit State and Local Authority to Implement Taxes

by Patricia L. Eichar | June.25.2024

The California Supreme Court blocked Initiative 1935 from being placed on the November 2024 ballot.

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What Companies Need To Know About New Whistleblower Reward Programs

by Lisa Lupion and Amy Walsh | April.01.2024

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced plans to offer financial incentives to whistleblowers who report allegations of wrongdoing.

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California Clarifies Timelines for Mid-Term Reliability Procurement Mandates of Renewables and Storage

by Patrick Ferguson and Monica Molina | March.19.2024

The California Public Utilities Commission has clarified that load-serving entities must have projects online by June 1 to meet annual renewable or ...

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P3 Infrastructure Assessment Grants: New DOT Grants to Help State and Local Governments Study P3 Possibilities

by Devin Brennan, Justin Cooper, Young Lee, Jenna Magan, Matthew Neuringer, Edwin Oswald and Christine Reynolds | March.14.2024

The DOT is solicitating applications for grants to help state and local governments assess whether their assets are viable for monetization in a P3.

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Initiative 1935: Sweeping Measure to Limit Ability of State and Local Governments in California to Raise Revenues

by Patricia L. Eichar, Devin Brennan, Jenna Magan and Stephen Spitz | February.29.2024

Client Alert - Initiative 1935 and its impact on the municipal market.

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7 Things You Need to Know About the Final CCPA Regulations

by Sulina Gabale and David Curtis | April.17.2023

The final regulations clarify and expand on existing regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that were previously in force. In ...