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As is now common knowledge, Covid-19, commonly called the "novel coronavirus" or just the "coronavirus," is spreading rapidly across the many parts of the world, including California. Countries around the world are taking dramatic steps to combat the spread of the virus. What does this mean for workers' compensation in California? Read more

The editors of the Workers’ Compensation Section Enews would like to give section members a view into the outstanding work of the Community Outreach subcommittee. In this new column, we will periodically highlight through photographs and captions the recent activities of the Community Outreach subcommittee. Read more

Hello, my name is Erin Wintersteen and I am the Chair of the Awards and Recognition subcommittee. This is my third year on the Executive Committee and my second year serving as the Chair of the Awards subcommittee. It has truly been a pleasure to serve my community in this manner. Read more

Hello everyone. I am sitting here at home contemplating what has happened since my last article in March. Like all of you, my life and my law firm have been deeply affected by the outbreak of the Coronavirus throughout the entire world. Read more

“What is best for the victim?” asked U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill. “What is best for the community? What is best for the defendant?” 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

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

The coronavirus has changed all of our lives temporarily. Many companies and law firms have transitioned to remote operations and most of our kids are engaged in online learning from home or are on a temporary hiatus. Read more