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California pesticide enforcement rule would limit local discretion, expand mandatory referrals

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Military readiness can conflict with programs designed to prepare service members for civilian life. This article examines why...

The proposed billionaire tax could generate substantial revenue for California, but its potential effects on taxpayer behavior...

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SB 342 changes California contractor licensing law by replacing total forfeiture for certain temporary licensing lapses with a...

Practicing law requires intelligent use of artificial assistance. SB 574, now the law, provides guidelines and guardrails.

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The Supreme Court will consider whether Colorado's preschool funding requirements and exemptions violate the Free Exercise Cla...

The COMPETE Act amends the Cartwright Act to expand liability, potentially impacting businesses across the country. Its breadt...

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California's 2026 cannabis legislation tightens rules for packaging, beverages and testing while refining hemp-cannabinoid def...