Legal Alerts

OMLO is committed to providing our clients with insight into important legal developments. Our Legal Alerts cover everything from new legislation to important judicial decisions. Please contact our offices or one of our attorneys to find out more about what these developments may mean for you.

October 8, 2025

Expansion of School Districts’ Duties Regarding Reporting and Handling of Sexual Misconduct Matters

Effective January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (“SB”) 848 adds new requirements and duties for local educational agencies (“LEAs”) with regard to: reporting and handling sexual misconduct by employees, expanding the definitions of “violent crime” and ...... Read More

September 29, 2025

With Legislative Decrease in the Applicable State Excise Tax, Cannabis Retailers Receive Some Re“leaf” to Mounting Operating Costs

By: Shelley Preisler Due to state legislation enacted in 2022, cannabis retailers saw a significant increase to the state excise tax beginning July 1, 2025. However, the rate will return to 15% on October 1, ...... Read More

April 30, 2025

Update on Sanctuary City Litigation and New Executive Orders Regarding Immigration Enforcement

On April 28, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order entitled “Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens” which is anticipated to result in a list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” that “obstruct the enforcement of Federal ...... Read More

January 10, 2025

Title IX Regulations Ruled Unenforceable by Federal Court

On January 9, 2025, a federal district court in Kentucky, in the case of Tennessee v. Cardona, issued a ruling that makes the Biden administration’s 2024 Title IX regulations unenforceable nationwide.  This decision has far-reaching implications, ...... Read More

February 29, 2024

2024 New Housing Laws Update

This legal alert briefly summarizes key housing bills effective in 2024 intended to further reduce barriers to and incentivize housing production. Unless otherwise noted, all laws became effective January 1, 2024. For more information about ...... Read More

January 3, 2024

2024 Legislative Update for School Districts

The following laws related to education were created or modified during the 2023 year and are already affecting or will affect California school districts in 2024 and beyond. If you have questions on any of ...... Read More

August 28, 2023

California Attorney General Files Lawsuit Claiming “Parental Notification” Policy is Discriminatory and Violates Students’ Civil and Privacy Rights

On Monday, August 28, 2023, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the Chino school district over its “parental notification” policy, which requires schools to notify parents if their children express a change ...... Read More

April 7, 2023

Proposed Rule Would Prevent Categoric Bans on Transgender Athletes in School Sports While Giving Schools Discretion to Limit Participation

On April 6, 2023, the Biden administration proposed a new rule that would prevent total bans on transgender athletes in school sports, but would allow carveouts for some restrictions at the discretion of schools. The ...... Read More

March 23, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Rules For Deaf Student in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision on Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools, unanimously ruling 9-0 that families will not have to exhaust the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ...... Read More

January 3, 2023

2023 Legislative Update for School Districts

The following laws related to education were created or modified during the 2022 year and are already affecting or will affect California school districts in 2023 and beyond. If you have questions on any of ...... Read More

October 18, 2022

Campaign Donation Restrictions Expand to Local California Elected Officials

Senate Bill 1439 (“SB 1439”) significantly impacts campaign contributions to local elected officials and gives rise to new potential conflicts of interest. Effective January 1, 2023, SB 1439 extends existing prohibitions on campaign contributions under ...... Read More

October 10, 2022

New Law AB 2449 Modifies Brown Act Teleconferencing Procedures

On September 13, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2449 (“AB 2449”) into law. Effective January 1, 2023, AB 2449 establishes four periods with differing options for remote access to, and member attendance ...... Read More

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