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12-State Coalition Files Antitrust Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

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On July 13, 2026, a bipartisan coalition of twelve state attorneys general filed a federal antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to block the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance Corporation and Warner Bros. Discovery. Led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the coalition includes the states of Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, [...]
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Senate Bill 1446 (Self-Checkout Restrictions)

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Disclaimer: The following article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The legislative landscape is rapidly evolving, and the application of these laws depends on the specific facts of each business. Employers should consult with qualified legal counsel before making any policy changes or employment decisions based on this information. Current Status Senate Bill 1446, [...]
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Assembly Bill 1803 (Anti-Hate Speech Training)

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Disclaimer: The following article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The legislative landscape is rapidly evolving, and the application of these laws depends on the specific facts of each business. Employers should consult with qualified legal counsel before making any policy changes or employment decisions based on this information. Current Status Assembly Bill 1803 [...]
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Assembly Bill 1550 (State Tax Deductions for Tips and Overtime)

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Disclaimer: The following article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The legislative landscape is rapidly evolving, and the application of these laws depends on the specific facts of each business. Employers should consult with qualified legal counsel before making any policy changes or employment decisions based on this information. Current Status Assembly Bill 1550 [...]
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Assembly Bill 1900 (CalCare Single-Payer Healthcare)

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Disclaimer: The following article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The legislative landscape is rapidly evolving, and the application of these laws depends on the specific facts of each business. Employers should consult with qualified legal counsel before making any policy changes or employment decisions based on this information. Current Status Assembly Bill 1900 [...]
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Senate Bill 1149 Bereavement Leave for “Designated Persons”

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Disclaimer: The following article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The legislative landscape is rapidly evolving, and the application of these laws depends on the specific facts of each business. Employers should consult with qualified legal counsel before making any policy changes or employment decisions based on this information. Current Status Senate Bill 1149 [...]
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Senate Bill 294 (Workplace Know Your Rights Act)

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Disclaimer: The following article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The legislative landscape is rapidly evolving, and the application of these laws depends on the specific facts of each business. Employers should consult with qualified legal counsel before making any policy changes or employment decisions based on this information. Current Status Senate Bill 294 [...]
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Assembly Bill 692 (Prohibition of Stay-or-Pay Agreements)

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Disclaimer: The following article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The legislative landscape is rapidly evolving, and the application of these laws depends on the specific facts of each business. Employers should consult with qualified legal counsel before making any policy changes or employment decisions based on this information. Current Status Assembly Bill 692 [...]
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Senate Bill 261 (Triple Damages & Successor Liability)

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Disclaimer: The following article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The legislative landscape is rapidly evolving, and the application of these laws depends on the specific facts of each business. Employers should consult with qualified legal counsel before making any policy changes or employment decisions based on this information. Current Status Senate Bill 261 [...]
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Assembly Bill 2095 (Fair Chance Hiring Expansion)

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Disclaimer: The following article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The legislative landscape is rapidly evolving, and the application of these laws depends on the specific facts of each business. Employers should consult with qualified legal counsel before making any policy changes or employment decisions based on this information. Current Status Assembly Bill 2095 [...]
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Assembly Bill 1940 (Menopause FEHA Protections)

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Disclaimer: The following article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The legislative landscape is rapidly evolving, and the application of these laws depends on the specific facts of each business. Employers should consult with qualified legal counsel before making any policy changes or employment decisions based on this information. Current Status Assembly Bill 1940 [...]
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Assembly Bill 1331 (Restrictions on Off-Duty Surveillance)

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Current Status Assembly Bill 1331 has advanced through the Assembly and is currently pending further review in the Senate. The bill has been heavily debated and amended, reflecting intense friction between labor unions seeking privacy and industries demanding security, but it maintains a strong trajectory toward passage. Employment Litigator Comments Defense attorneys view AB 1331 as a significant operational and legal hazard. [...]
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