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ALERT | AB 1575 Adds Section 66283 to the Education Code Regarding Public Postsecondary Education Student Advisers for Disciplinary Actions | 11.18.2024 On September 28, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1575 into law, adding Section 66283 to the Education Code. Effective January 1, 2025, known as “Katie Meyer’s Law,” AB 1575 requires public California colleges and universities to adopt a policy that allows a student who is subject to a disciplinary action to be assisted by an adviser of their choice.?AB 1575 was initiated to ensure advisers are available to students who face any type of disciplinary procedure on campus. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/g69xzPBX

ALERT | SB 1137 Expands California’s Civil Rights Laws Prohibiting Discrimination Based on “Any Combination Of” Protected Characteristics, A.K.A. “Intersectionality” | 11.18.2024 On September 27, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (“SB”) 1137 which amends Civil?Code section 51, Education Code sections 200 and 210.2, and Government Code sections 12920 and 12926, relating to discrimination. The provisions of SB 1137 are stated to be declaratory of existing law, and therefore went into effect on September 27, 2024. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gSDmdyEy

So what happens when a professor’s exercise of academic freedom under the First Amendment infringes upon a student’s right to participate in the educational process free of discrimination based on gender, race, or one of the many other characteristics protected by law? https://lnkd.in/gg4V3D9g #AALRR #Speech #College

December Breakfast Briefing Series Annual Employment Law Update: Tips & Trends for 2025 | https://lnkd.in/g4njpnTe

Business Law Journal | FinCEN Announces Limited Extensions to Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Deadlines | 11.13.2024 On October 29, 2024, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) announced it was granting limited extensions for certain business entities with respect to the beneficial ownership reporting requirements as required under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). Notably, the limited nature of this relief appears to indicate that there will be no broad extension granted to the current January 1, 2025 deadline by which time Reporting Companies formed prior to January 1, 2024 must file their BOI Report. This article provides a background to the CTA reporting requirements and breaks down which business entities may take advantage of the extension. A more detailed discussion on the CTA and its general reporting requirements can be found?here. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gUX4DW8g #AALRR #FinCEN #CorporateTransparency

This week, education leaders came together at AALRR’s 2024 Education Law Conference: The Power of Bold Leadership! Thanks to all who joined us at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center and the Cerritos Sheraton for a day of insights and connection! We also had the honor of awarding prizes to local high school students who submitted inspiring artwork on the theme of bold leadership. #EDLAW2024 #BoldLeadership #EducationLaw #AALRR https://lnkd.in/gDPNTbtn

Meet our AALRR team of experts presenting at the CALPELRA Annual Training Conference! From navigating workplace challenges to mastering negotiation and beyond, our attorneys will be leading workshops on key topics to empower you in the new year. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best—see you there! #CALPELRA2024 #AALRR

NEWS ALERT: AALRR Secures Dismissal of Taxpayer Action Against the City of Tracy. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g9QSwA5a

Thinking About Workforce Reductions? Learn the MUSTS and Do NOT Dos of Certificated and Classified Layoffs | Nov. 8 & 22 Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/g6NCHp_M #AALRR #CertificatedLayoffs #ClassifiedLayoffs #EducationLaw

See you soon, Stockton! ?? 2024 Education Law Conference | 11.05.24 | https://lnkd.in/g5f348vG