Nonprofit organizations often operate with lean staffing, significant volunteer involvement, and governing boards comprised of dedicated community members rather than professional risk managers. As a result, when allegations of fraud, misconduct, harassment, threats, financial irregularities, or governance failures arise, organizations can find themselves facing substantial legal and operational risks with limited internal resources to address […]
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Monthly Archives: August 2026
Partner Notes
My partner, Denis Kenny, and I spent five weeks this summer trying a case before a jury. It was an immensely rewarding professional experience, and having the opportunity to do it alongside Denis, my colleague of fifteen years, mentor, and now law partner, was a particularly meaningful milestone in our professional relationship. Most days were […]
Read More >California’s AI Transparency Act is Now in Effect: What Businesses Using Generative AI Need to Know
As more and more companies launch “AI” businesses, California’s legislature is working to keep up with laws to protect the public. While there are many new laws out there regarding use of deep fakes, celebrity images, political advertisements and more, this article addresses California’s recent AI Transparency Act, which went into effect on August 2, […]
Read More >San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Amendments Take Effect August 2026
Recent amendments to San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) go into effect on August 10, 2026, after which San Francisco employers will have to disregard certain additional criminal records. The recent amendments also require the employer to take action within certain time frames and increase potential penalties for failure to comply. The City’s FCO limits […]
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