New Homeowner Protections Went Into Effect January 1st

The start of the new year brought more protections to California homeowners, mainly those who are trying to save their properties from being repossessed. The Homeowner Bill of Rights, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2012, is a set of new laws that puts the onus on banks...

New Law Revamps Workers’ Compensation

Last week, Governor Brown signed into California law extensive changes to the workers’ compensation system which protects employees injured while at work. The new law aims to reduce costs to employers, increase benefits to disabled workers, and eliminate...