Legal Issues Applicable to California Businesses in 2025 I. Introduction California’s legal landscape in 2025 remains a powerhouse of innovation and regulation, supporting over 4.3 million businesses while enforcing stringent protections for workers, consumers, data privacy, and the environment. With a state GDP surpassing $4 trillion, the economy thrives on tech, entertainment, and green industries,...Read More
The Great Search Migration: Why Millions Are Ditching Google for AI When Shopping Something remarkable is happening online right now. When people want to buy something – whether it’s a new pair of running shoes, noise-canceling headphones, or the best robot vacuum under $400 – they’re increasingly skipping Google altogether. Instead, they open ChatGPT, Claude,...Read More
Works Made for Hire: Federal Framework and California Alternatives Introduction The works made for hire doctrine represents one of the most significant exceptions to the general principle that copyright ownership vests initially in the author of a creative work. Under federal copyright law, when a work qualifies as a “work made for hire,” the employer...Read More
Deepfakes in the Spotlight: California’s Bold Stand Against AI’s Hollywood Heist Imagine this: You’re Scarlett Johansson, fresh off another blockbuster, only to wake up one morning and discover your digital doppelgänger starring in a low-budget ad for energy drinks you wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole. Or worse, Tom Hanks’ gravelly voice narrating a political...Read More
Navigating the Legal Labyrinth: Drafting, Negotiating, and Risk-Proofing AI Agreements In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), businesses are increasingly embedding AI tools into their operations—from generative models for content creation to predictive analytics for decision-making. By 2025, the global AI market is projected to exceed $500 billion, fueling a surge in AI-related...Read More
Top 7 Legal Issues California Businesses Must Prepare for in 2026: Your Compliance Roadmap As we wrap up 2025, California businesses are no strangers to the Golden State’s relentless pace of regulatory evolution. From employment reforms to cutting-edge AI guardrails, the laws kicking in on January 1, 2026, promise to reshape operations across industries. If...Read More
Outside General Counsel in California: Expert Legal Guidance for Bay Area and Greater Sacramento Businesses on an As-Needed Basis Introduction In the ever-evolving world of business, where innovation meets regulation, companies across California are increasingly turning to flexible legal solutions to navigate complex challenges. Outside general counsel (OGC) has emerged as a pivotal service model,...Read More
