Background In 2013, the California Homemade Food Act legalized the production and sale of certain low-risk foods from private homes. Individuals have since been able to start and run homemade food businesses, known as Cottage
March 13, 2018
Cottage Food Operation: What Is It, and Can You Do It?
March 13, 2018
California to Employers: Cooperation with Federal Immigration Agents Will Cost You
On October 5, 2017, Governor Brown signed the “Immigrant Worker Protection Act” (IWPA) as part of making California a sanctuary state. This law imposes new duties on public and private employers to protect their...
March 13, 2018
Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace in a Cannabis State
On January 1, 2018, California legalized the purchase of marijuana for recreational use. What impact, if any, does this new law have on the rights and obligations of California employers and their ability to maintain a...
March 13, 2018
Construction Defects Affect Real Estate Disclosures
Recently, the California Supreme Court in McMillin Albany LLC v. Superior Court confirmed that the Right to Repair Act (Act) is an exclusive means to recovery for damages. Even if a plaintiff tries pleading around it, the...
March 8, 2018
Walsworth’s Laurie Sherwood to Present on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Partner Laurie Sherwood and Senior Counsel Anne Gritzer will present a continuing education course titled “Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace” at the CPCU 69th Annual All Industry