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- Today55 min
Regulating the AI Boom: California Passes a New Package of Laws that Change the Game for Data Center Development
California just became the latest state to turn up the heat on data center regulation in a move that could curtail the state’s positioning in the AI arms race. On September 21, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of seven new bills, which he branded as “the most comprehensive data center laws in the nation.” Collectively, the new bills seek to impose greater transparency and regulatory control over data centers’ electricity use, water consumption, and land use impacts, while aiming to prevent infrastructure and generation costs from being shifted to existing ratepayers. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- Today1h 3m
Californias New Chatbot Laws: Compliance and Enforcement After the 2025 Session
California's 2025 session produced the nation's first wave of companion chatbot regulation, and attorneys now have to sort out what survived and what it means for clients. SB 243, effective January 1, 2026, is the first companion chatbot law in the country, requiring operators to disclose AI interactions, implement self-harm protocols, block explicit content for minors, and file annual reports, backed by a private right of action. On the same day, Governor Newsom vetoed the more restrictive AB 1064, the LEAD for Kids Act, signaling California's preference for disclosure and safety protocols over outright use bans. Christabel Randolph, Associate Director of the Center for AI and Digital Policy, filed the original CAIDP complaint that helped prompt FTC scrutiny of generative AI. She traces the continuing thread from that complaint through California's new laws. Attendees will learn what each bill requires, why one became law and the other did not, how the state framework compares with federal FTC enforcement, and where chatbot regulation is heading. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- Yesterday59 min
Can't You Just Put Out a Mediator's Proposal?
This program will explore the mediator's proposal as a tool for breaking impasse and resolving disputes, including how a mediator develops the proposal and determines when the time is right to make one. Presenters will also examine what happens when a mediator's proposal is unsuccessful and offer practical strategies for restarting negotiations and preserving opportunities for settlement. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- Yesterday55 min
Noncompetes Across State Lines: Choice of Law in a Remote Workforce
Roughly a quarter of the U.S. labor force now works remotely, and many of those workers signed a restrictive covenant in one state while living and working in another. That gap has turned a familiar question about whether a noncompete is reasonable into a threshold fight over which state gets to answer it. Hon. David S. Cunningham III (Ret.) of JAMS examines how courts are resolving choice of law disputes over restrictive employment covenants when the employer, the employee, and the work sit in different jurisdictions. The program covers the current enforceability landscape for remote employees, the drafting and forum selection decisions that drive the outcome, and how these disputes present in mediation and arbitration. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for advising clients on either side of a noncompete that crosses state lines. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- 2 days ago1h 3m
Appealing an Arbitration Award Without Going to Court
Judicial review of arbitration awards is extremely limited. Under the Federal Arbitration Act and California Code of Civil Procedure section 1286.2, courts may vacate an award only on narrow grounds. Errors of fact or law rarely qualify. In this program, Hon. Richard M. Aronson (Ret.) and Michael A. Zuckerman of JAMS examine an alternative that many practitioners overlook: appealing an award through the arbitral process rather than relying solely on the courts. The speakers examine how appellate arbitration works, how the reviewing tribunal is selected, and how arbitration providers differ on standards of review, remand authority, and available remedies. Justice Aronson and Mr. Zuckerman also address practical considerations, including time and expense, and how the availability of an arbitral appeal can affect the development of the record, arbitrator selection, settlement strategy, and arbitration clause drafting. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- 2 days ago1h 2m
When Employees Blow the Whistle: Managing Employer Exposure Under the Federal and California False Claims Acts
An internal complaint, an unexpected subpoena, or a sealed qui tam complaint can turn routine business into high-stakes litigation overnight. Whistleblowers who bring claims under the federal False Claims Act and the California False Claims Act can recover a large share of what the government collects. That gives employees strong reasons to report suspected fraud, and employers face treble damages, per-claim penalties and retaliation claims as a result. This program gives in-house counsel, HR leaders, and compliance professionals a practical look at how whistleblower claims start, how they grow and how employers can protect themselves at every stage. Topics include: - How qui tam cases work under federal and California law: filing under seal, whether the government steps in, and what that means for your organization. - Retaliation risk: how anti-retaliation protections under the FCA, the California FCA and related California whistleblower statutes affect discipline and termination decisions. - Handling internal reports: when to investigate, how to preserve privilege, and how to avoid creating evidence that helps the plaintiff. - Building a compliance program that holds up: reporting channels, training and documentation that reduce exposure before a complaint is ever filed. - Litigation and resolution strategy: early case assessment, coordinating with the government, and settlement points to consider. Leave with concrete steps your organization can take now to spot red flags, respond carefully when concerns come up, and limit liability if a whistleblower comes forward. Dedra Curteman, Jackson Lewis P.C. Credits: 1.00 Hours. Credit Type: General. Specialty Area: None. Original Air Date: 10/22/2026. Program Materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6nx84BdBPAaF3q0sgKI1sgK3qf14KvI/view?usp=sharing Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- 3 days ago1h 0m
Getting It Right: Navigating Pregnancy Leave and Accommodations Under California
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, together with heightened EEOC enforcement, has significantly expanded pregnancy accommodation obligations for California employers. Layer in FEHA protections, PDL entitlements, and the PUMP Act, and it’s easy to see why this area has become a compliance minefield. This program maps the overlapping requirements governing pregnancy accommodations and leave, with attention to recent trends and enforcement priorities. Learn how to structure policies that survive scrutiny, handle accommodation requests correctly, and minimize liability. Through real-world hypotheticals and recent case law, Courtney McFate of Epstein Becker Green will guide attendees through a practical compliance framework calibrated for California’s unique obligations. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- 6 days ago1h 0m
Demystifying AB 1058: Where Child Support and Family Courts Cross Over
Hon. Shelley Kaufman, Supervising Judge (Los Angeles Superior Court), and Hon. Angela J. Davis (Los Angeles Superior Court) cover everything you wanted to know about the crossover issues between the child support courts and family courts. Credits: 1.00 Hours. Credit Type: General. Specialty Area: Family Law. Original Air Date: 10/16/2026. Program Materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LstUr9Adn3nfMSDEwPiZn4NpvGHQCbI0/view?usp=sharing Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
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