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Arbitration Can Benefit Both Parties in a Dispute

The history of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and numerous U.S. Supreme Court decisions interpreting the act’s broad scope and strength set the stage...
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Trade Report: California Exports End 2016 on High Note

California’s merchandise export trade concluded 2016 with an exceptionally strong showing in December, posting a nominal 9.3% gain over the same month in 2015,...
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Workers’ Comp Case Attacks Basic Premise of System, Opens Door to Broader Liability

The California Chamber of Commerce recently filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a California Supreme Court case that will determine whether doctors who review workers’...
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More Timekeeping Guidance from Court on Standards for Rounding Entries

An appellate court decision that further clarifies the ability of California employers to round employee timecard entries has been published at the request of...
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CalChamber Reiterates Trade Priorities for New Administration, Congress

As the new administration and 115th Congress get to work, the California Chamber of Commerce will be communicating its international trade priorities and support...
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Trade Report: California Exports Gain Ground Again

California’s merchandise export trade continued its late-year growth spurt in November by posting a nominal 12.1% gain over the same month one year earlier,...

Trade Report: California Exports Resume Growth

California’s merchandise export trade resumed its growth trajectory in October, according to a recent trade report by Beacon Economics. Growth posted a nominal 3.8% gain...

CalChamber Member E. & J. Gallo Winery Receives Recognition for Employee Culture

California Chamber of Commerce member E. & J. Gallo Winery was recently recognized by Glassdoor for its “awesome company culture.” Glassdoor, a jobs and recruiting...
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Trade Critical to California in U.S. Economy

International trade has come under attack in the recent presidential election campaign, and it is important for all to understand the significance that trade...
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Following Latest Round of Negotiations, CalChamber Urges State Congressional Delegation to Support Transatlantic Economic...

The United States remains fully engaged and is as committed as ever to the successful passage of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP),  said...
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Governor Signs Legislation to Improve Campaign Finance Transparency

“Transparency” may be more than just a buzzword come 2017. Proposition 54, teed up for the November ballot, would mandate the Legislature enforce a three-day...
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CalChamber Joins D.C. Forums Supporting Trans-Pacific Partnership

The California Chamber of Commerce joined trade specialists from across the nation last week at sessions focusing on reasons to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership...
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‘Europe Matters’ German Marshall Fund President Emphasizes

Europe’s importance to both the United States and California was the focus of a recent California Chamber of Commerce international breakfast. Featured speaker Dr. Karen...
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Lunch Highlights Strong Norway-California Trade/Investment Ties

The numerous areas that affect trade and investment between Norway and California were the subject of a lively exchange at a September 15 luncheon...
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Economy Pushes Through Global Turbulence; State Still Among Fastest Growing in U.S.

The California economy, like the nation overall, slowed its pace of growth over the past year. Still, the state remains one of the fastest...
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CalChamber Members Work Together to Build Next Generation Container Ships

General Dynamics NASSCO and Matson Navigation Company, Inc., both members of the California Chamber of Commerce, announced in late August they had signed a...
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State High Court Leaves Intact Decision Reversing Landmark Teacher Tenure Ruling

The California Supreme Court last week declined to review a decision by the Second District Court of Appeals overturning a landmark lower court ruling...
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Report: U.S., California Largest Recipients of Foreign Direct Investment

The United States is the world’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI), according to a recent report released by the U.S. Department of...
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Five CalChamber Members Creating Jobs with Help from Tax Credit

Five California Chamber of Commerce member companies have been selected by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) as recipients for the...
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CalChamber Member SearchPros Solutions Is U.S.Chamber’s DREAM BIG Small Firm

California Chamber of Commerce member SearchPros Solutions of Citrus Heights recently was named the 2016 DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year by the...