Author: Chris Micheli
Chris Micheli is an attorney and lobbyist with Snodgrass & Micheli, LLC, as well as an Adjunct Professor at McGeorge School of Law.
SB 314 Allows Alcoholic Beverage Sales to Continue Under COVID Emergency Order
On October 8, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 314 by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). The bill takes effect today upon the Governor’s signature because it contains an urgency clause. Section One of the bill provides...
AB 286 Limits Food Delivery Fees
On October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 286 by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), to limit charges by food delivery platforms. Section One of the bill amends Section 22598 of the Business and Professions Code...
California Civil Justice Reform Group Submits Ballot Measures
On October 6, 2021, the Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) submitted two measures to the Attorney General for title and summary, the first step in getting an initiative on the November 2022 statewide ballot. Pre-Lawsuit Notice Measure This measure...
AB 1391 Prohibits Unlawfully Obtained Data
On October 6, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1391 by Assemblyman Ed Chau (D-San Francisco), related to unlawfully obtained data. The bill adds Section 1724 to the Civil Code. The bill defines the following terms: “Authorized...
SB 332: Immunizing Burn Bosses and Private Landowners with Prescribed Fires
On October 6, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 332 by Sen. Bill Dodd (D-Napa), relating to prescribed fires. The bill adds Section 3333.8 to the Civil Code. First, the new law specifies that the Legislature declares...
AB 962 Allows Refund for Reusable Glass Containers if Washed
On October 5, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 962 by Sen. Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles), related to reusable containers. Section One of the bill adds Section 14525.1 to the Public Resources Code to add a definition of...