In a year that has seen fluctuating responses to the ongoing pandemic, new geopolitical uncertainty and constantly-evolving technological developments, businesses and regulators alike have been confronted with tough choices when it comes to effectively governing their organizations and the world around them. In California in particular, a number of new and proposed laws carry large-scale implications that will fundamentally change how California-based companies do business.

From a renewed focus on data privacy rights in Silicon Valley to the impact of upcoming climate legislation statewide, this article looks ahead to the major changes to California’s regulatory landscape in 2022 and beyond.

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