Business Law eNews

Courtesy of CEB, we are bringing you selected legal developments in areas of California business law that are covered by CEB’s publications.  This month’s feature is from the March 2020 update to  Understanding Fiduciary Duties in Business Entities.  References are to the book’s section numbers. See CEB’s BLS Landing Page for special discounts for Business Law Section members.  The most significant legal developments since the last update include developments in such important topic areas as fiduciary duties in for-profit corporations; fiduciary… Read more

The BLN Editorial Board is responsible for all editing and publication activities for the quarterly Business Law News and the Annual Review Of Recent Developments And Legislation. Read more

Members of the BLS Health Law Committee (HLC) represent clients in all segments of the health care industry, including physicians, hospitals and other institutional providers. Membership in the HLC provides the opportunity to meet and network with other health law attorneys, as well as have access to may great benefits specific to healthcare practice. Read more

It could not have occurred at a more appropriate time in our economic lives. The Small Business Reform Act of 2019 ("SBRA" or "Subchapter V") became effective on February 19, 2020. It provides a simple and quick process for reorganization in bankruptcy for small businesses. Moreover, in response to COVID, the SBRA is currently available for debtors who owe $7,500,000 or less. Read more

Since last month’s eNews, the temporary shutdown of the economy has continued and most of us are still working from home. Client meetings and court appearances are by phone or through video conferencing platforms, and the regular social interactions between attorneys have also moved to online platforms. Read more

The BLS is comprised of 15 Standing Committees, including the BLN Editorial Board, whose members review and propose legislation, draft and edit eBulletins, BLN articles, and practice guides, and speak at live and webinar programs. Read more

Courtesy of CEB, we are bringing you selected legal developments in areas of California business law that are covered by CEB’s publications. This month’s feature is from the February 2020 update to Financing and Protecting California Businesses. References are to the book’s section numbers. The most significant legal developments since the last update include developments in such important topic areas as federal and state taxation, arbitration agreements, federal and state securities law, loan financing, intellectual property, and Internet law. Read more

Ten years after publishing the first edition of the Agricultural Law Sourcebook, the Agribusiness Committee of the California Lawyers Association Business Law Section has enhanced the offering of legal forms for use by agricultural law practitioners. Read more

The Insurance Law Committee serves as a forum to educate BLS members, members of the State Bar of California and the public in general on current issues and recent developments in insurance law. Read more

Members of the Insolvency Law Committee specialize in debtor/creditor rights, restructuring and bankruptcy law. The Insolvency Law Committee collaborates in the presentation of educational programs, publications, proposed legislation, comments on legislative proposals and with other members of the BLS on matters of overlapping interest. Read more