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CRA MEMBER RESOURCE Updated Hot Bills Alert
The 2026 legislative session is in full swing. Many bills are inching closer to crucial deadlines as the CRA Government Affairs team continues to push back against costly policies. For in-depth information on the status of each CRA priority bill, measure, and regulatory proposal, log in to the CRA website to check out the recent Hot Bills.
Carl’s Jr franchisee says California’s $20 minimum wage led to bankruptcy
"Friendly Franchisees Corp.’s subsidiary Sun Gir said the wage increase led to significant operating expenses, which were exacerbated by declining sales over the past two years."
OPINION Predatory lawsuits are making California even less affordable
Predatory lawsuits under an outdated law are raising costs for California families and small businesses. The CRA supports SB 690 to update regulations in line with current privacy protections.
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City committee takes conservative approach to reducing special event parking rates
"San Diego City Councilman Raul Campillo Thursday expressed disappointment that his colleagues on the Council’s Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee took a more cautious approach on his special event parking rate reduction proposal."
ICYMI NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Big moves on alcohol to-go, menu labeling, receipt paper & reservation piracy
The Legislature is active, and restaurants are a primary focus. In this edition of News You Need to Know, Courtney reviews key legislative updates affecting operators, including alcohol-to-go, new menu labeling requirements, misplaced liability for neighborhood restaurants, and efforts to combat against reservation piracy. Watch to learn what is advancing, what is at risk, and how these changes may impact your restaurant.
CRA LEGAL PARTNER CONTENT Could new privacy law coalition help curb California wiretapping litigation? What businesses need to know about CIPA reform
"A broad coalition of California businesses, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and community organizations formally launched a campaign this week to push for reform of the state law being weaponized against businesses that use standard website tools. The Reform CIPA Coalition is backing the revival of legislative efforts to limit the law’s scope and put a halt to the trend that has led to thousands of lawsuits and countless demand letters, arbitrations, and settlements."
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