Business Law eNews

This month, we are delighted to highlight the contributions of members of the Business Law Section (“BLS”) Shay Aaron Gilmore and Michael Davis. Read more

This year, the Business Law Section (“BLS” or “Section”) celebrates its 45th anniversary. The BLS originated, as noted by my colleague Roland Brandel, from a directive of the State Bar to form a committee focused on California corporations. 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 December 2021 update to Forming and Operating California Limited Liability Companies. 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 franchise taxes, the new federal Corporate Transparency Act, the California SALT tax workaround, and recent amendments to Securities Act regulations. Read more

The Southern CA Chinese Lawyers Association is holding a workshop promoting awareness and discussing the unique challenges faced by Asian Pacific American women attorneys, entitled “Phoenix Rising.” Read more

The Symposium will present three webinars on the Pandemic. Read more

As 2022 begins, the Business Law Section remains committed to offering programs examining new and compelling trends in the practice of 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

The Corporations Standing Committee recently released its reminder for anyone filing a Statement of Information for corporations and LLCs in California. Read more

The Insolvency Law Standing Committee submitted a letter to the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary supporting H.R. 4193, which proposes reform to the statute governing venue of business bankruptcy reorganization cases to promote the filing sf such cases closest to where their creditor body and economic interests tend to be centered. Read more

This month’s message highlights some of the legislative efforts of the Business Law Section. Each year, the Governor and California Legislature enact new laws or amend existing laws. Read more