In our latest Bankruptcy Byte, Erika Gasaway gives an update on Retroactive Relief from Automatic Stay. read more

The CFRA is Changing Significantly and You Have to Be Ready by January 1, 2021 read more

On September 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1885 ("AB 1885"), which significantly increases the creditor homestead exemption for personal residences in California. read more

On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 685 ("AB 685"), enacting into law California Labor Code Section 6409.6 ("Section 6409.6"), which establishes new COVID-19 reporting obligations for public and private employers. The law will go into effect on January 1, 2021 and will remain in effect until January 1, 2023 read more

With narrow exceptions, when a bankruptcy petition is filed, an "automatic stay" comes into effect which prevents the commencement or continuation of any litigation or proceeding against the debtor or property of the bankruptcy estate. read more