Key Statutory Developments for California Attorneys
Stay Informed on the Legislative Changes Impacting Your Practice in 2026
CEB has meticulously reviewed the legislative cycle to provide California lawyers with concise outlines of the key statutory changes. Stay ahead by exploring these developments that directly impact your practice and clients.
What’s new in 2026?
CEB has reviewed all the new laws from this year’s legislative cycle to bring you concise outlines of the key statutory changes for California lawyers. Click below to read more about the key developments impacting your practice and your clients.
Key Developments in Artificial Intelligence, Tech & Privacy Law
AI transparency, commercial volume requirements, and new social media regulations.
Key Developments in CEQA & Environmental Law
Higher ethanol gas blends and the effects of the CEQA overhaul.
Key Developments in Civil Litigation
Accessible court records.
Key Developments in Criminal Law
Reduction of wobblers, withholding certain death notifications, post-conviction discovery, and wages for incarcerated county jail workers.
Key Developments in Employment Law
Misclassifying construction drivers as independent contractors and allowing rideshare drivers to unionize.
Key Developments in Family Law
Joint parent-nonparent guardianships and spousal support deduction divide.
Key Developments in Health Care Law
New protections for reproductive health care.
Key Developments in Housing, Real Property, & Construction Law
Transit-friendly housing, new apartment requirements, and retention and construction.
Key Developments in Immigration Law
Law enforcement can't cover their faces and must show identification, and additional protections in schools.
Key Developments in Law Practice Management Law
Misleading attorney ads and attorney-fee sharing banned with alternative business structures.
Key Developments in Reparations Law
Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery created and funding for research.
Key Developments in Trusts & Estates Law
Increased protection for digital financial assets and changes to probate notice requirements.
