The California Highway Patrol (CHP) released the following information pertaining to the new laws: Child safety seats (AB 53, Garcia) Beginning January 1, 2016, children under two years of age must ride rear-facing in an appropriate child passenger safety seat. Children weighing 40 or more pounds or standing 40 or more inches tall would be…

With the arrival of 2016, millions of Californians will see a multitude of new laws to focus on. Here are some of the highlights of the new laws: SEIZURE OF WEAPONS Assembly Bill 1014 will allow for the temporary removal of firearms from people who are at risk of committing acts of violence. The measure…

The California legislature continued its focus on expanding legal remedies for employees in California. Many of the new laws for 2016, such as the Fair Pay Act and expanded Labor Commissioner powers, make significant changes to California’s employment law landscape. All of the new laws are effective on January 1, 2016, unless otherwise noted. Wage…