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EEO-1 Reporting Going Away? Breaking Down the EEOC’s New Proposal

Published: June 4, 2026

by Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

On May 14, 2026, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) submitted a request to rescind the demographic reporting obligations of large employers in the U.S. The “Pending EO 12866 Regulatory Review” notice (“Regulatory Review Notice”) which can be found here, states that the request is for the “Rescission of EEO-1, EEO-2, EEO-3, EEO-4. EEO-5, And Reporting Requirement Under Title VII, the ADA, GINA, and the PWFA.” 

What does this mean? 

Proposed Employment Legislation To Watch

Published: May 28, 2026

by Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

Believe it or not, we are almost half-way into 2026 and the California Legislature has been busy proposing new legislation that will impact the workplace. The Legislative calendar will take us through August 31, 2026 which is the deadline for the Legislature to pass any bills that have been proposed and get them to the Governor’s office to sign or veto by September 30, 2026. Below are just a few of the proposed employment-related bills to watch:

ICE’s Updated I-9 Audit Guidelines: What Employers Need to Know

Published: May 20, 2026

by Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

Federal immigration compliance has always required employers to maintain accurate Form I-9 records, but recent changes issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) significantly raise the stakes for even seemingly minor paperwork mistakes. In this article, we explore how ICE’s updated guidance reclassifies certain longstanding clerical errors as substantive violations, increasing the risk of immediate fines for employers during an I-9 audit. 

Before the Lawsuit: A California Professional Fiduciary’s Guide to Managing Litigation Risk

Published: May 20, 2026

by Uri Grant
Trusts & Estates Legal Updates

Professional fiduciaries are hired for their expertise, experience, and neutrality. Courts precisely appoint professional fiduciaries because of familial strife and complex administrations. Yet, time and time again, skilled professional fiduciaries walk straight into costly litigation; not because they were dishonest, not because they were negligent, but because they did not fully understand the probate hurdles they were navigating or the standard for which California courts hold them.

For licensed professional fiduciaries in California, this article serves as a guide to understanding litigation exposure, building the right professional relationships, and executing a proactive strategy before the first complaint letter ever arrives.

What DFPI’s Suspension of FIPVCC Implementation Means for Businesses

Published: May 15, 2026

by Christopher Chediak

Originally published by the California Lawyers Association Business Law Section in the Corporations Committee e-Bulletin (2026 issue addressing developments under California’s Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law), this co-authored article originally titled “DFPI Suspends Implementation of the FIPVCC Rulemaking” by Christopher Chediak of Weintraub Tobin’s Corporate Group and Harry Berezin of Goodwin Procter LLP discusses the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s suspension of implementation and enforcement of the Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law pending further rulemaking and guidance.

On March 17, 2026, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced that it has suspended the implementation and enforcement of the Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law (FIPVCC), pending further rulemaking and guidance.  As a result, DFPI will not require covered entities to submit registrations or comply with the reporting obligations of the FIPVCC by the previously announced April 1, 2026 deadline.

Medicaid Provider Revalidation: Navigating Dr. Oz’s Sweeping Enrollment Audit

Published: April 27, 2026

by Jeanne L. Vance
Healthcare Legal Updates

On April 23, 2026, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”), sent letters to all governors and State Medicaid Directors requesting that the states do the following:

  1.  Within 10 days, provide to CMS a timeline for swift revalidation of high-risk providers.  High risk providers include newly-enrolling home health agencies and durable medical equipment suppliers, as well as providers that have a history of certain fraud and abuse determinations or are in a category that has recently been the subject of a provider enrollment moratorium.  Dr. Oz also indicated that states must designate that any provider without a national provider identifier as “high risk”; and
  2. Within 30 days, submit a comprehensive two-year provider revalidation strategy for off-cycle provider revalidations with a focus on high-risk providers. 

Silver Targets: The Financial Exploitation of California’s Elders and How to Prevent Elder Abuse

Published: April 17, 2026

by Uri Grant
Trusts & Estates Legal Updates

Financial elder abuse is one of the least reported and misunderstood issues affecting families in California. Despite not always looking like theft, it often begins with small, seemingly innocuous shifts. Common patterns include: a senior who stops discussing money, a caregiver who starts attending every appointment, or an estate plan that is quietly revised without talking to the family. By the time financial elder abuse is recognizable, significant assets are likely gone. To protect the elderly and what they have worked so hard to build, we must understand financial elder abuse, the signs, remedies, and how to respond. Prompt response is imperative.

Tropes Aren’t Theft: What Freeman v. Wolff Teaches About Substantial Similarity in YA Fantasy Fiction

Published: March 30, 2026

by Scott M. Hervey
The IP Law Blog

A recent decision from the Southern District of New York offers one of the most detailed modern analyses of substantial similarity in the increasingly popular young adult fantasy/“romantasy” space.

The case arose from a dispute between an unpublished author and the creator of a commercially successful paranormal romance series. The plaintiff alleged that her manuscripts—shared years earlier with a literary agent—were copied in the defendants’ novels. The court, however, granted summary judgment for the defendants, concluding that no reasonable jury could find substantial similarity of protectable expression.

The opinion is notable not just for its outcome, but for its methodical breakdown of what copyright law does not protect.

California Trust Litigation: How To Lose a Trust In Seven Ways

Published: March 20, 2026

by Uri Grant
Trusts & Estates Legal Updates

Trust litigation frequently leads to prolonged conflict and substantial expense, eroding the value of California trusts and estates over time. These losses diminish funds that would otherwise pass to beneficiaries. Trust disputes in California range widely in size, from hundreds of thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars. Regardless of the amount involved, many conflicts escalate into costly courtroom battles because trustees lack a clear understanding of their fiduciary duties or beneficiaries are unaware of their legal rights.