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Cost Driver Creating New Reasons to Sue for Consumer-Friendly Pricing Passes Assembly

Legislation identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as a Cost Driver that will hurt existing consumer-friendly pricing practices passed the Assembly this week. The...

How Privacy Agency’s Proposed AI Rules Would Affect State Businesses

In Episode 223 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Covington & Burling LLP Partner Lindsey Tonsager and Covington & Burling...

New US-UK Trade Deal Aims to Boost Export Opportunities for Businesses

On May 8 — the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II — President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer...

US, China Mutually Agree to Cut Tariffs

At the beginning of the week, the White House announced a trade deal with China to reduce China’s tariffs and eliminate retaliation, retain a...

Study Confirms Importance of Foreign Direct Investment in California

  A study released this month underscores the importance of foreign direct investment to the California economy. Published by the World Trade Center Los Angeles, Foreign...

Court Grants CalChamber Request in Prop 65 Case

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California ruled on May 2 in favor of Californians’ First Amendment rights. In California Chamber of...

Cost Cutters Update: Bills Reducing Costs Moving through Legislature

A number of proposals identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as Cost Cutters that reduce expenses for Californians are moving in the Legislature. Following...

Residential Construction: Fall Protection Trigger Height Drops to 6 Feet

Has Cal/OSHA adopted new regulations to protect construction workers from falls on residential construction projects? The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has adopted revisions to various sections...

New Shipping Fees on Chinese Ships to Begin in 6 Months

In six months, the United States will be increasing fees on Chinese ships based on vessel capacity, as part of the Trump administration’s bid...

Low-Value Imports from China, Hong Kong No Longer Duty-Free

Starting May 2, President Donald Trump ended duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong....