Baker Manock & Jensen PC

This is the first in a series of four blogs providing public agency insights for the new year. Lauren Layne, Jessica Johnson, Kaitlin (Harr) Bursey, and Fernando Almaraz cover recent court decisions, legislative changes, and emerging legal trends across a variety of topics including water, public agencies, air quality, environmental permitting, and municipal fees and charges. Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/g9J9mQyP

California employers face a landscape of evolving employment laws that will significantly impact how businesses operate. This year’s updates focus on increased worker protections and compliance requirements, making it essential for employers to stay informed and proactive. Diane Coderniz summarizes the key changes that employers should be aware of. https://lnkd.in/gaC-U79K

In this article, we address the following common question: “Must nonprofits public benefit corporations and mutual benefit corporations comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)?” Like all good legalistic answers, it depends. Read more on on the CTA and Nonprofits by Kenneth Price and Haley (Paloutzian) Georgouses on our website: https://lnkd.in/g5yhksAH

Meet Lauren Layne, our latest spotlight. While law school wasn't her initial plan, she has become a sought-after expert and an active member of the legal community. We also delve into her impressive time management skills and how she balances her dynamic professional and personal life. https://lnkd.in/gCPuS3Aj

Today we are highlighting Dirk Paloutzian, Managing Shareholder. We learn about his path from the Fresno County District Attorney’s office to commercial litigation, probate litigation and professional liability defense. Learn more about Dirk’s work here: https://lnkd.in/g_v2wX_D

This article is a follow-up on The Corporate Transparency Act addressing recent litigation with respect to the constitutionality of the CTA and who has access to the beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) contained in the CTA filings submitted to FinCEN. By Matthew Hoffman and Haley (Paloutzian) Georgouses. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gVErtBHb

We are happy to introduce our two Summer Associates, Alyssa Wagner and Melanie Clement, who have been with us for the past two months. Their time here has been filled with learning, growth, and valuable contributions to our firm. They had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and across multiple departments, gaining hands-on experience and insights into the legal field. They embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and professionalism. Click or swipe through to learn fun facts about Alyssa and Melanie!

In California, a new mandate effective July 1, 2024, requires employers to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plans (“WVPP”). The legislative intent of these plans is to mitigate potential threats and create a safer work environment. Let’s delve into what these plans entail. By Diane Coderniz and Lauren Bagdasarian. https://lnkd.in/gUvbdvqm

Our newest attorney spotlight interview features employment law practice chair, Diane Coderniz. We discuss her path into the legal field, the type of advising she enjoys most, and more: https://lnkd.in/gJS3aQkt

The third and final installment in our series on the 2024 proposed legislation in California summarizes eleven pending bills that will impact public agencies and municipal fees and charges. By Lauren Layne and Kaitlin (Harr) Bursey. https://lnkd.in/ggP2urny