California SB 82 — a bill that seeks to end “infinite” arbitration clauses and limit the scope of consumer arbitration agreements to the “use, payment, or provision of the good, service, money, or credit provided by that consumer use agreement” — was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 6, 2025. SB 82
Alicia A. Baiardo
Ali, a partner in the San Francisco office of McGuireWoods, is a commanding commercial litigator trusted by three of the largest U.S. banks and numerous Fortune Global 500 companies to defend high-stakes, multimillion-dollar class actions and other complex litigation. Her practice spans nationwide consumer class actions involving millions of class members, California-wide cases alleging unfair competition, fraud, violation of various consumer protection statutes, complex Ponzi-scheme matters brought against financial institutions, and the rapidly evolving landscape of mass arbitrations. She has a strong track record of successfully representing clients through trial, including defending major national banks in multidistrict class action litigation and individual class actions, skillfully navigating the regulatory implications that often accompany such matters.
New CCPA Rules Are Here: Is Your Business Ready for What’s Next?
In a significant step toward strengthening consumer privacy protections, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) board adopted a comprehensive set of updates to the California Consumer Privacy Act regulations. These long-anticipated regulations — covering cybersecurity audits, risk assessments and automated decision-making technology — mark a pivotal shift in the state’s data privacy enforcement landscape. CPPA…
