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Aug 26, 2026
The Borrower Defaulted. The $1.5 Million Stipulated Judgment Still Failed.
Posted by GibbsGidenBusiness and Commercial Law
What a new appellate case teaches California creditors about stipulated judgments, liquidated damages, and discounted debt. A...
California Law
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Aug 21, 2026
SB 779 Raised the Floor on Contractor License Fines. Section 7031 Is Still the Bigger Number.
Posted by GibbsGidenCalifornia Law
August 12, 2026 California’s new civil penalty minimums took effect July 1, 2026. The contractor licensing calls I get usually...
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Jul 9, 2026
CIPA Website Privacy Lawsuits Continue to Target Businesses Across the Country
Posted by GibbsGidenCalifornia Law
Have You Received a CIPA Demand Letter or Been Sued Over Your Website? Businesses across the country continue to face a surge of...
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Oct 31, 2025
Check Your IRS Payments to Guard Against Fraud
Posted by GibbsGidenBusiness and Commercial Law
October 2025 With recent IRS payments now being processed, taxpayers are encouraged to review their bank statements to ensure that...
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Oct 15, 2025
California SB 440: A New Era for Fair Change-Order Payments on Private Projects
Posted by GibbsGidenCalifornia Law
October 2025 On October 10, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed itnto law SB 440 — The Private Works Change Order Fair...
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Oct 3, 2025
BREAKING: California Delivers Long-Awaited Clarity — Trade Credit Is Out of SB 1286!
Posted by GibbsGidenBusiness and Commercial Law
Oct 2025 California delivers long-awaited clarity: trade credit is officially out of SB 1286. With Governor Newsom’s signature on
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May 2025 Most employees in California are not employed under a written contract. Rather, the employees are “at-will,” meaning
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Dec 16, 2024
California Law Eliminates Hidden Fees: How Price Advertising Must Adapt
Posted by GibbsGidenBusiness and Commercial Law
November 2024 California’s new “Honest Pricing Law” – SB 478 – became effective on July 1,...
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Jul 1, 2024
Agreement to Reform PAGA Would Remove PAGA From the 2024 California Ballot
Posted by GibbsGidenCalifornia Law
July 2024 On June 18, 2024, California Governor, Gavin Newsom, announced that he reached an agreement with legislative leadership...
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May 29, 2024
Does Your Business Have a Required Injury and Illness Prevention Program In Place?
Posted by GibbsGidenCalifornia Law
May 2024 Preventing work-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses is critical for every employer. According to the Occupational...