Oct 07, 2026 08:30AM ● By Stop CIPA Shakedown Lawsuits News Release
The Stop CIPA Shakedown Lawsuits coalition Oct. 1 celebrated Gov. Gavin Newsom's signing of SB 690, a major reform to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) that will provide much-needed relief to thousands of California small businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies facing abusive lawsuits and demand letters.
Jun 09, 2026 03:42PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia
Belinda Gutierrez, owner of Elk Grove Plumbing, Drain, Heating and Air, outside her Old Town Elk Grove office. Gutierrez is among small business owners supporting Senate Bill 690 after facing what she says are predatory lawsuits tied to website privacy and cookie disclosure requirements.