Trump floats $2K tariff checks. Here's what Californians need to know

Trump says most Americans could get $2K from tariff revenue. Here is what Californians need to know about eligibility and ...
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Updating your name and gender on CA, federal IDs: What to know after SCOTUS’ passport ruling

Learn the steps to change your name and gender marker on California government IDs. Understand the requirements and processes ...

IRS Officially Kills Direct File, a ‘Failed’ Program That Offered Millions Free Tax Prep

A memo to states last week confirmed what many have long expected was coming: “IRS Direct File will not be available in Filing Season 2026. No launch date has been set for the future.” ...
JD Supra

Prepare for 2026: Key considerations for California employers

California’s employment law landscape continues to shift, with several new regulations set to take effect in 2026.

California Supreme Court Ruling Leaves Taxpayer Standing in Flux

A California Supreme Court ruling curtailed state taxpayers’ ability to bring lawsuits that typically challenge the ...
National Law Review

California’s 2026 Minimum Wage Increase- What Employers Must Update When the Floor Moves

California’s wage-and-hour framework is deliberately interconnected. A change in the statewide minimum wage—the foundation on which many other wage rules rest—triggers a cascade of downstream ...

How Significant Was Cal's Overtime Upset of No. 15 Louisville?

A single play that lasted a mere four seconds and occurred 2,000 miles and three time zones from Berkeley on Saturday night changed the complexion of Cal’s seas ...
National Law Review

CALPRIVACY WRAPPED- California Privacy Protection Agency Revisits 2025 Session and Sets Rulemaking Priorities Heading into the New Year

In its 7, 2025, Board meeting, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA” or “CalPrivacy” as it’s now known), looked back on its 2025 session and gave us a preview into what’s in store for 2026.