The Golden State is known for its sandy beaches, picturesque mountains and sunny, temperate days. However, according to a recent survey of in-house counsel with business interests in California, the state’s litigation and business climates don’t necessarily measure up to the excellent weather.

The survey, conducted by California law firm Archer Norris, in partnership with ALM Marketing Services (which shares a parent company with Corporate Counsel), portrays the state’s business environment as a veritable wild west of litigation and regulatory risk.