Legal Alerts

A Recap of BB&K Legal Alerts and Articles

During the 2013 legislative session, Gov. Brown signed into law new legislation affecting California businesses, most of which will go into effect in less than six weeks. For more information on any of the new laws below, click on the title to view the full legal alert or article and contact the attorney author or your BB&K attorney.

AB 44 - Assembly Bill 44 Requires Submission of Subcontractors' License Numbers in Public Construction Bids
Public Agencies Must Modify Bid Forms to Require Subcontractor LicenseNumber
Effective July 1, 2014

AB 227 - Amendment to Prop 65 Provides Businesses a Grace Period
Assembly Bill 227 Aims to Reduce Frivolous Lawsuits and Excessive Penalties
AB 227 was effective immediately

AB 440 – Local Agencies Empowered to Order the Cleanup of Contaminated Properties
Assembly Bill 440 Provides Agencies Immunity from Liability For Cleanup Efforts
Effective January 1, 2014

AB 556 and AB 218 – Two New California Laws Will Affect Hiring and Fair Employment Practices
Assembly Bill 556 Impacts All Employers; Assembly Bill 218 Impacts Public Employers Only
AB 556 is effective January 1, 2014
AB 218 does not impact businesses

SB 7 – Controversial New Law Conditions State Funding on Charter City Compliance With State Prevailing Wage Law for Locally Funded Projects
Senate Bill 7 Could Face Legal Challenges
Effective January 1, 2015, unless the contract was advertised for bid prior to that date

SB 323 - New Law Will Change the Way Limited Liability Companies Form and Operate
The California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act Will Impact Existing and Future Businesses
Effective January 1, 2014

SB 594 – New California Law Further Restricts Nonprofit Organizations From Engaging in Campaign Activity
Restricted Resources Include Cash, Office Supplies and Other Property Received From Local Agencies
Effective January 1, 2014

Disclaimer: BB&K legal alerts are not intended as legal advice. Additional facts or future developments may affect subjects contained herein. Seek the advice of an attorney before acting or relying upon any information in this communiqué.