Business Law eNews

I hope that you are all having a stellar New Year, 2025.  This is an opportunity for all of us, both as members of the CLA and as leaders within our Section, to pause and reflect, welcome new possibilities, and resolve to constantly seek ways to improve. Read more

With the increasing use of artificial intelligence in many aspects of business operations, both buyers and sellers of AI-enabled applications (or companies using AI applications) should review and address the following issues as part of their due diligence process. Generally, the buyer or seller will need a multi-disciplinary team to do so. What AI applications are being used or developed by the target, and how are they being used (e.g., in human resources, marketing, or software development)? Are there any intellectual property… Read more

Christopher Hughes While several significant events have transpired in the last couple months (including holding our Winter Leadership Conference), this first message will focus on the transition that took place in September/October while the next message will focus on the Winter Leadership Conference.  For this message, I want to start with a note of gratitude. First, I want to thank Cathy Gawne, our outgoing Chair, whose leadership guided us through a very challenging year.  Without her at the helm this… 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 January 2024 update to Organizing Corporations in California.  References are to the book’s section numbers.  The most significant legal developments affecting corporate formation practice in California since the last update include developments in such important topic areas as board diversity requirements, director inspection rights, the Corporate Transparency Act, crowdfunding, jurisdiction, and more. … 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. Membership on a Standing Committee affords unique opportunities to participate in the creation of law in your practice area, to get to know and be known by other practitioners, to work with the recognized leaders in your field and to stay on the cutting edge… Read more

September 2024 Cathryn S. GawneBLS Chair Dear Business Law Section Members and Friends, While most of California is currently enjoying a glorious summer, the BLS, our fellow Sections and the CLA are focusing on next year.  It’s not that we’re skipping over the second half of 2024 (that would mean missing the college football season!), but rather that we’re getting ready for a new CLA term that begins immediately after the conclusion of the CLA Annual Meeting on September 8,… 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 January 2024 update to Organizing Corporations in California.  References are to the book’s section numbers.  The most significant legal developments affecting corporate formation practice in California since the last update include developments in such important topic areas as board diversity requirements, director inspection rights, the Corporate Transparency Act, crowdfunding, jurisdiction, and more.  Read more

After a winter filled with snow, hail, and rain, it’s a pleasure to welcome spring!  Spring is a busy time for the Business Law Section and a great time to check out what the BLS offers to enhance your practice and expand your community. 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 July 2023 update to Internet Law and Practice in California.  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 copyright, patent, disability accommodation, electronic contracting, privacy, cybersecurity, and First Amendment issues.  Read more

As the summer marches on, as we conclude another productive month of July at the Business Law Section! It is an exciting time, and one of significant transition for our beloved section. Read more