California employers face a significant shift in workplace regulation as new laws take effect on January 1, 2026. In response to recent legislation, companies must re-evaluate their employment practices and compliance obligations across pay transparency, wage equity, leave rights, labor… 
What Real Estate Agents, Brokers, and Developers Need to Know Beginning January 1, 2026, California’s new Assembly Bill 723 (AB 723) will officially reshape how real estate professionals can use AI-generated and digitally enhanced property photos in advertising. This important… 
On Friday, October 24th, 2025, New York attorney general Letitia James entered a plea of not guilty in federal court in Virginia to two criminal counts: one count of bank fraud and one count of making a false statement to… 
Pop star Lizzo and her label, Atlantic Records, are facing a new legal challenge after the GRC Trust filed a federal lawsuit accusing them of copyright infringement. The case centers around an unreleased track that went viral online earlier this… 
Since June 2025, the Trump administration has led a sweeping deportation campaign, resulting in up to 3,000 arrests per day nationwide, including large-scale operations in Los Angeles. These raids triggered mass protests, legal action, and an ongoing public debate over… 
On July 11, 2025, an ICE raid at a large cannabis farm in Southern California led to the death of one worker and the arrest of nearly 200 undocumented individuals. The incident occurred at Glass House Farms, a major grow… 
In July 2025, a federal court issued a major ruling restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles and six surrounding counties. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by the ACLU, immigrant advocacy groups, and multiple California… 
Throughout July 2025, following numerous incidents where journalists were harmed by LAPD during anti-ICE protests, prominent media organizations—including the Los Angeles Press Club, Reporters Without Borders, and the Committee to Protect Journalists—have intensified their campaign for long-term protections. These organizations… 
On July 11, 2025, a federal court intervened decisively in response to LAPD actions against journalists during recent anti-ICE protests. Judge Hernán D. Vera granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) specifically prohibiting LAPD officers from using certain non-lethal weapons—including rubber… 
On June 16, 2025, the Los Angeles Press Club, along with media outlet Status Coup, filed a significant federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), citing severe mistreatment and targeted harassment of journalists covering anti-ICE protests across Los… 
