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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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Depositions in Switzerland: How to Depose a Witness in Switzerland for Litigation in the United States

by Vanessa Liborio, Rena L. Scott and Ali Al-Khasawneh | August.19.2024

U.S. lawyers seeking to depose a witness residing in Switzerland for purposes of litigation in the U.S. often seek advice on how to properly do so.

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FTC Health Breach Notification Rule Update: 6 Things You Should Know

by Thora Johnson, Alyssa Wolfington and Michaela Frai | July.29.2024

The FTC has updated its Health Breach Notification Rule that applies to non-HIPAA, consumer health data. The updated rule applies to vendors of ...

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PAGA Reform: What California Employers Need to Do Now

by Julie Totten, Katie E. Briscoe and Scott Morrison | July.23.2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), which permits employees to seek civil ...

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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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6th Edition of The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide: Data Protection and Cyber Security – United States and United Kingdom

June.20.2024

Orrick's Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation Group authored the 6th edition of the U.S. and UK chapters for the Legal 500: Data Protection & Cyber ...

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5 Ways California Employers Can Stay Ahead of the Next Problem

by Lynne Hermle | May.02.2024

California employment law is changing. Here are five suggestions to help general counsel and employment counsel ensure compliance.

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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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Litigation Finance: Questions Companies Should Consider in Deciding Whether to Pursue Litigation Financing

by Kim B. Goldberg | March.28.2024

Litigation finance is a growing industry. Increasing awareness of the ability to finance lawsuits is changing claimants’ analysis of when to bring ...

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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.