Calif. Supreme: Malpractice Damage Cap Protects Unsupervised Physician Assistants February 28, 2022 By Jim Sams California’s $250,000 cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits applies to actions by physician assistants even if they are...
California COVID Presumption Law Creates New Data Tracking Burdens October 8, 2020 By Jim Sams A California law enacted last month that eases the path to workers’ compensation benefits for employees who contract COVID-19 will...
Calif. Employers Still Guessing If Comp Reforms Can Withstand New Governor July 18, 2019 By Jim Sams ANAHEIM, California — Seven months into the administration of Gov. Gavin Newsom, employers in solid-blue California are still waiting to...
After Blazes Burn PG&E, California Passes Utility Fire Fund July 12, 2019 By Mark Chediak California is establishing a fund totaling as much as $21 billion to help rescue utilities from a wildfire crisis that...
California to Require Background Checks for Ammo Purchases June 27, 2019 By Dan Thompson SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has among the most stringent gun laws in the country and on Monday a far-reaching new...
California Lawmakers Eyeing Catastrophic Wildfire Fund April 5, 2019 By Jim Sams Creation of a catastrophic wildfire risk pool is emerging as the most likely option as California lawmakers seek to protect...
Youth Martial Art Sparks Safety Concerns in California September 3, 2013 By LAURA OLSON A bill moving through the Legislature would authorize the state athletic commission to establish regulations for youth competitions involving the...
California Legislature to Renew Debate Over Rural Fire Fee February 20, 2013 By DON THOMPSON An annual fire-prevention fee that is unpopular with some rural property owners is headed back before the state Legislature, as...