California Observer

April 4, 2026

How Sahar Maknouni Brings a Grounded and Client-Focused Approach to Family Law

How Sahar Maknouni Brings a Grounded and Client-Focused Approach to Family Law

There are areas of law that deal with contracts, transactions, and technical disputes. Family law involves a different kind of legal challenge. It is a legal space shaped by fracture, uncertainty, and life being rearranged in real time. That is precisely where Sahar Maknouni has chosen to build her name. In Los Angeles, Sahar has […]

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California Food Law Opens Doors for Home-based Food Businesses

California Food Law Opens Doors for Home-based Food Businesses

In 2026, California introduced significant updates to its food laws, offering more opportunities for residents to operate home-based food businesses. These changes, which build on the state’s Cottage Food Act, expand the range of low-risk foods allowed for sale from home kitchens and simplify the regulatory process for entrepreneurs. The new legislation aims to support

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