Business Law eNews

I hope that you are all having a terrific autumn, adjusting well to the recent time change, and that you and your loved ones have had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! 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 September 2022 update to Privacy Compliance and Litigation 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 information security and security breaches, financial and health information privacy, identity theft, internet and electronic privacy, and the California Consumer Privacy Act.   Read more

Your hard work and passion have contributed to the growth and success of our Section.  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 2022 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, trademark, electronic contracting, privacy, cybersecurity, Internet advertising, and First Amendment issues.  Read more

This month, we are delighted to highlight the achievements of former Chair of the Consumer Financial Services Committee, Rita Lin. On July 29, 2022, President Biden announced the nomination of Judge Rita Lin for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.   Judge Lin, a very accomplished consumer financial services litigator, served as the Chair of the Consumer Financial Services Committee.  During her tenure, the CFSC held monthly lunchtime lectures, which were open to the public, on emerging… 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 of developments and practice techniques. 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 April 2022 update to California Law of Contracts. 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 contract formation and interpretation, breach of contract, arbitration, and contract damages. Read more

The Distinguished Service Award of the American Law Institute (“Institute”) was recently presented to Steven O. Weise. This award is given from time to time to a member who over many years has played a major role in the Institute as an institution, by accepting significant burdens as an officer, Council member, committee chair, or project participant and by helping keep the Institute on a steady course. Read more

Our members form the heart of the Business Law Section. Whether you are in your first year of membership, or your tenth, we remain focused on providing content and opportunities to ensure that you are engaged in the practice and development of business and commercial law. 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 November 2021 update of Trade Secrets 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 covenants not to compete, trade secret ownership issues in bankruptcy, breach of confidence claims, so-called Desny claims, attorney fees, and fair use. Read more