While the world of trademark law and NFTs (non-fungible tokens) is still in its infancy stage, some clarity can be gleaned from a recent federal ruling in New York. For those of you who do not know, NFTs are a unique digital identifier that can be used to certify authenticity and ownership, as well as […]
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Monthly Archives: February 2023
Director Election Timeline for Common Interest Developments
In light of recently enacted legislation, it is now never too early for common interest developments (planned unit developments, condominium complexes, stock cooperatives, and community apartment projects; collectively, “CIDs”) to plan for the next election of their respective directors. We previously wrote to you about Civil Code Section 5103 when it became effective on January […]
Read More >SB 1162 – California’s New Pay Transparency Law
On September 27, 2022, Governor Newsom signed SB 1162. The new law, which became effective January 1, 2023, has broad new requirements for all California employers regarding the tracking and retention of employee pay information. Additional, more onerous requirements are detailed for employers depending on their number of employees, as outlined below. Requirements for All […]
Read More >2023 Employment Law Updates
California has once again passed several new employment laws that became effective January 1, 2023. In this survey article, we highlight (1) state minimum wage increases, (2) the new “designated person” addition under California paid sick leave and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and (3) expanded bereavement leave. California’s new pay transparency law, also […]
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