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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

The State of Delaware has enacted significant amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) over the past two legislative sessions. These changes make it easier for companies to manage their businesses, work with major investors, and complete transactions without getting tripped up by technical legal issues. These changes were passed after several court decisions […]

As we move into a new quarter, I have found myself reflecting on how important it is to stay grounded, centered, and purposeful in the work we do every day. The pace of our profession rarely slows, and the transition between working remotely and being in the office has only highlighted how meaningful it is […]

A workplace investigation is conducted when there is credible information that there may have been significant wrongdoing, misconduct, or ethical lapses. A workplace investigation may also be appropriate even if there have not been specific allegations against an employee or department, but there have been allegations against others, and the investigation is intended to exclude […]

Professional service firms, such as accountants, designers, consultants, and similar businesses, often face credit card processing fees of 2–4% when their clients pay invoices by credit card. Historically, California law discouraged adding those costs as a separate “credit card surcharge,” leading many firms to absorb the fees or reframe them as cash discounts. The legal […]

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 […]