Generative AI tools now let a small business produce a polished video or radio spot without hiring a single actor or voice artist. California has taken notice. On September 16, 2026, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1050 (Chapter 246, Statutes of 2026), which adds Section 17610 to the Business and Professions Code. Starting January 1,...Read More

California’s Proposition 19 changed how property taxes work when parents pass a home to their children. Since February 16, 2021, a child who inherits a parent’s home can generally keep the parent’s lower property tax base only if the child moves in and makes the home their own principal residence. That rule works for many...Read More

California has expanded one of the core rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). On September 27, 2026, Governor Newsom signed SB 923, the Expanding Privacy Rights Act, authored by Senator Josh Becker and sponsored by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy). Starting January 1, 2027, a consumer’s request to delete will reach personal...Read More

California's updated statutory power of attorney form takes effect January 1, 2027, adding digital asset powers, successor agents and a conservator nomination.Read More