USA – Streamlined Arrival Process for International Travelers

News & Updates, Regulation Updates

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially implemented its “Simplified Arrival” program that was piloted in various cities from 2021 to 2022 to streamline the arrival process for international travelers at all 238 arriving airports, 34 seaports, and all...

SMC Housing Element – HCD Comment, Environmental Review, Adoption Schedule

Input / Take Part Opportunity

HCD Comment on San Mateo County Draft Housing Element San Mateo County submitted its draft updated 2022-2031 Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review on January 20, 2023. HCD reviewed and provided comment on...

CA Companies Pay Higher Taxes for Unemployment Debt

News & Updates

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — One potential consequence of California’s ballooning budget deficit: Higher taxes for businesses, with increases possible every year for the next decade. Business owners pay a tax on each of their workers. The money goes into a fund that...

State of CA – AG – Quarterly Feed Update – Issue 14, Spring 2023

Regulation Updates

Issue 14 of the Commercial Feed Regulatory Program’s Quarterly Feed Update newsletter is now available. In this Issue: 2022 Sampling Summary, State of the Science Summit, 2022 Crop Year Mycotoxin Report, 2022 Tonnage Report, Staff Spotlight: Amber Hayter,...

USA – Financial – Federal Court Dismisses Case Alleging Breach of ERISA Fiduciary Duties in 401(k) Class Action

Regulation Updates

Fiduciaries of retirement plans continue to be plagued by class actions brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) challenging their fiduciary management of investment options and participant fees. A recent federal court decision, however, shows...

State of CA – Automotive – Notice of Approval of Regulatory Action: Automotive Repair Dealer Registration Application Requirements

Regulation Updates

On May 1, 2023, the Office of Administrative Law approved and filed with the Secretary of State the Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR) regulatory action concerning automotive repair dealer registration application requirements. Effective July 1, 2023, the regulatory...