Sheppard Mullin·ANTITRUST / COMPETITION
California COMPETE Act (AB 1776) Signed, Effective January 1, 2027
Newsom signed AB 1776 on September 30, 2026, creating a new California competition statute taking effect January 1, 2027; antitrust and deal teams should assess filing, notice and litigation exposure in the state.
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Read the original firm alert → Wednesday, October 7, 2026