Author: Andrew E. Schouten (Andrew Schouten)

On October 4, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 389 (“AB 389”), the first amendment to California’s Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Personnel Act (“EMS Act”) specifically addressing emergency ambulance service contracting. The new law, which becomes effective on January 1, 2022, represents a significant departure from existing practice and creates new contracting options...

In Anderson v. Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., No. 19-17520 (9th Cir. Mar. 4, 2021), plaintiff investors brought a class action against defendant stockbrokers for allegedly violating federal securities laws and state-law fiduciary duties when they convinced the investors to switch from commission-based accounts to fee-based accounts even though the latter were not suitable...

Last month, the Sacramento Superior Court entered judgment on behalf of our client, the California Fire Chiefs Association, Inc. (“CalChiefs”), and issued a peremptory writ of mandate against the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (“EMSA”), in California Fire Chiefs Association Inc. v. California Emergency Medical Services Authority, No. 34-2019-80003163. CalChiefs, a professional association for more...

California Court Of Appeal Opinion Reinforces Voters’ Right To Approve Local Government Taxes Under California Constitution UPDATE On August 12, 2020, the California Supreme Court granted the City of Oakland’s petition for review in Zolly v. City of Oakland, No. S262634, and denied requests for an order directing depublication of the Court of Appeal opinion,...

Navigating Risks & Opportunities: Antitrust And Competition Laws During The COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 significantly impacts, even if temporarily, how private and public sector entities do business. Whether enterprises are dealing with disruptions to their supply chains or retooling their operations to provide emergency medical gear and equipment, business leaders are exploring collaborative efforts with other...