The legal profession is a fast-moving industry. A strategy that works one quarter may not be effective the next. For law firms, this means keeping up with changes and looking for ways to do more than simply cut salaries, reduce the use of full time staff or find less expensive operating locations. For many, this has meant embracing the idea of “New Law,” though it can be hard to pin down exactly what this means. New Law typically refers to a form of practice that seeks to benefit clients in innovative ways, embraces technology and focuses on process. It can also refer to a field of legal work that is run by leadership outside the traditional partnership structure and uses different forms of fee structures.
The people have the right to know the process of governmental decision-making and to review the documents and statistics leading to such determinations. This information should not be obscured by cloaks of confidentiality or secrecy. The legislature therefore declares that public access to records of government agencies is a fundamental and essential public right. The committee on open government may promulgate guidelines for deletion of identifying details from records made available under this article to prevent unwarranted invasions of personal privacy.
AB 2924 (Rausch)
This bill amends the California Labor Code to prohibit employers from using “deception or deceit” to deter employees from reporting violations or taking part in protected activities. The bill also expands the whistleblower statute to protect those who file whistleblower claims and requires employers to give employees written notice of any changes in personnel policies.
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