2018 State of State: Was Gov. Brown’s Victory Lap Deserved?
January 2018 – California Governor Jerry Brown on Thursday, January 25, 2018 delivered his 16th and final State of the State address, jabbing at U.S. […]
Toy Store Bankruptcy and Closures Show Familiar Pattern
January 2018 – Toys “R” Us, the large US toy retailer, has announced plans to close 182 of its stores nationwide – 24 in California […]
Senate Approves Alex Azar As New HHS Secretary
January 2018 – On January 24, 2018, the US Senate approved the nomination of former Eli Lilly executive Alex Azar II as the administration’s second […]
Off-Shore Oil Drilling Counters California’s History
January 2018 – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke unveiled a draft proposal in early January 2018, to permit drilling in most U.S. continental-shelf waters. The proposal […]
California Craft Brewers Economic Footprint
January 2018 – According to the California Craft Brewers Assn. (CCBA), the state is home to more breweries than any other state in the nation. […]
Age Discrimination: Real and Ill-Legal
January 2018 – Recent rampant lay-offs and “restructuring” have left many out-of-work through no fault of their own. Frequently well-skilled individuals attempting to re-enter the […]
Battle Between Pharma Companies and Benefit Managers
January 2018 – Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are feeling the pinch as pharmaceutical companies offer subsidies in prescription co-pays. For a number of years pharmaceutical […]
Congress Votes For A Short-Term Federal Spending Bill
January 21, 2018 – The US Senate and House of Representatives have voted to support a short-term appropriations bill which could fund federal spending through […]
CA AG Requires Employers to Avoid Cooperating With Federal Law Enforcement
January 2018 – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D) said Thursday that businesses will face legal repercussions, including fines of upto $10,000 if they assist […]
CFPB Proposed Rule Change: Mortgage Servicing Rules (Regulation Z)
January 2018 – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is considering rule changes on the timing of services to resolve unintended consequences related to the […]