Greenwashing describes deceptive marketing or advertising spin that conveys misinformation or a false impression that a company’s products are more environmentally friendly or sound than they actually are. In California, law SB 343 makes it illegal to use misleading...
California investors have nearly limitless options when it comes to deciding what to do with their money. Some decide what to invest in based on company goals. A relatively new type of investor is one who picks companies based on environmental, social, and...
If your California business is named in a lawsuit, your personal assets could be at stake depending on how it is organized. Assets might also be at risk if you are sued by a creditor for any reason. However, there are actions that you can take to potentially shield a...
The term ESG is an acronym for environment, social and corporate governance. ESG operates as a business framework that considers environmental and social issues within corporate governance. Investors increasingly include this non-financial framework in their analysis...
Public housing has long been a hot-button issue for residents of California. This even applies to campuses all across the state. The latest controversy is taking place at UC Berkeley. The California Supreme Court is now being called upon to decide whether a highly...
The recent pandemic has resulted in a dearth of new cases being decided by the California Supreme Court. However, a new series of rulings is set to reestablish its proactive reputation. The Court is set to decide whether or not to impose a new set of restrictions on...
The American Lung Association reports that California is one of the most polluted states in the United States. Traffic, wildfires, and factories are among the state’s contributors to air pollution. To create a safer environment, California is encouraging green dry...
The business judgment rule assumes that boards of directors act in good faith. For example, if you serve on a board in California, it is assumed that you act in the best interest of stakeholders. Therefore, board members cannot be prosecuted for their decisions unless...
Being sanctioned for a pollution violation in California is a serious offense. This kind of charge can entail a huge expenditure of time and money. If you are convicted of this type of violation, you can expect to face large fines. While the principle of punishment...
In 2020, California introduced the world’s first zero emissions commercial vehicle standard. It requires half of the heavy trucks sold in the Golden State to be fully electric by 2035, and it has since been adopted in Vermont, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon, New...