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California Court Issues Novel Decision that Individual Managers and Supervisors Cannot Be Held Personally Liable for Section 1102.5 Whistleblower Retaliation

On September 28, 2026, the California Court of Appeal for the First Appellate District (“Court”) issued a decision addressing whether individual managers and supervisors may be held personally liable ...
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AB 2180 Clarifies How California Agencies May Demonstrate Prop 218 Compliance for Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Rates

On September 27, 2026, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2180 (“AB 2180”) into law. AB 2180 adds Government Code section ...
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SB 122 Expands California Sales and Use Tax to Prewritten Software and Makes Other Significant Tax Changes

California Senate Bill 122 (“SB 122”), signed into law on June 29, 2026, significantly changes the taxation of businesses ...
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When Applying for Contracts of Insurance, Disclose or Prepare to Have Your Wings Clipped

Shawn Ogle is a seasoned litigator in the firm’s Commercial and Complex Litigation Practice Group with a proven history in a broad range of commercial, class action defense, and high-profile trust & ...
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Breakfast with AALRR

We’re excited to invite you to our complimentary webinar series—designed specifically for school administrators and education leaders. Each series delivers timely insights and practical guidance on it ...
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Mastering Compliance with California Public Records Act

Gain practical, actionable knowledge on the California Public Records Act (CPRA) in this three-part webinar series designed specifically for school district administrators and support staff who are ...
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New School Holidays in 2027: SB 1394 Establishes Farmworkers Day and AB 2017 Recognizes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha; Considerations for Academic Calendars

Effective January 1, 2027, SB 1394 changes the designation of Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day and moves the recognized holiday from March 31 to April 10. SB 1394 amends Education Code sections ...
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A California Appellate Court Rules That the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act Does Not Apply to a Police Officer’s Termination for Failing to Meet a COVID ...

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Labor & Employment Law Blog

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Appeals Court Rules Certificated Job Sharing Is Not “Leave” Under Education Code Section 44920

On October 2, 2026, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, issued a published decision in Washington v. Alta Loma School District (2026) Cal.App.5th __(“Washington”). The court ...
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ACSA Sponsored AB 1961 Expands Protections Under California's Workplace Violence Restraining Order Law to Include Threats Directed at the Workplace

On September 30, 2026, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1961 into law, significantly expanding the scope of California’s Workplace Violence Restraining Order (“WVRO”) statute under Code of ...
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New Laws SB 1159 & AB 1821 Provide Extended CPRA Processing Time and Protection from AI-Generated Requests

If your agency is buried with numerous lengthy California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) requests written by a chatbot, these new laws may provide you some relief. On September 30, 2026, Governor Newsom ...