Monthly Archives: January 2026

I write to highlight three recent changes to the Davis-Stirling Act that respectively affect (i) the manner in which common interest developments (planned unit developments, condominium complexes, stock cooperatives, and community apartment projects; collectively, “CIDs”) impose monetary penalties on any association member for violations of the governing documents, (ii) disclosure and recordkeeping for balconies inspection […]

We hope you had a wonderful time celebrating the holidays with your family and friends and that 2026 is off to a great start for both your personal life and your business! As we enter this new year, we naturally tend to reminisce about what went well last year and opportunities for improvement in the […]

2026 brings several important changes to the California employment law landscape, affecting pay transparency, leave rights, workplace postings, and employer liability. Below is a summary of key updates that may impact your policies and compliance obligations. Workplace Know You Rights Notice (SB 294) By February 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, California employers must provide existing […]

Beginning January 1, 2026, California Senate Bill 294 (the “Workplace Know Your Rights Act” or “SB 294”) requires all employers to provide current employees and any new hires with (1) an annual, stand‑alone, written notice of their workplace rights and (2) implement new procedures for contacting designated emergency contacts in the event of an employee’s […]

The use of AI Notetakers in Zoom, Teams etc. is accelerating.  It can be convenient and useful in the right circumstances, but it requires the consent of all parties before recording begins.  Using one without consent of all parties violates California’s all-party consent law (Penal Code Section 632) because AI-generated transcriptions are treated as “recordings” […]