2025
Key Statutory Developments
for California Attorneys
What’s New in 2025?
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 in seven practice areas. Click below to read more about the key developments impacting your practice and your clients.
Key Developments for Business Lawyers
New automatic renewal law with new requirements for subscription-based businesses.
Key Developments for Criminal Lawyers
No more restitution fines for minors and a crack down on retail theft.
Key Developments for Employment Lawyers
New employee “captive audience” protections and PAGA reforms.
Key Developments for Real Property Lawyers
Expanded permitting for existing ADUs, new commercial tenant protections, and new landlord reporting requirements.
Key Developments for Trust & Estate Lawyers
Landlords as fiduciaries and expanded small estate asset limit.