Partner Shareef Farag was quoted in an article titled “Perch Charges Diners ‘Security’ Fee at Downtown L.A. Rooftop Spot, Sparking Outrage” in the Los Angeles Times. Published April 9, 2024, the article describes the reflection on consumer bills by Senate Bill 478, which goes into effect July 1, 2024, and applies to any business active in California. Farag states that he is advising clients to assume they need to comply with the bill’s requirements, even if their business type wasn’t specifically mentioned in the legislation.