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Crystal Ludlow Attending 2025 ALA Annual Conference
Firm Administrator, Crystal Ludlow, will attend the Association of Legal Administrator's 2025 Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Crystal is a leader of FirstFive, a shared interest group for legal management professionals in the first five-ish years of their...
Spring Forward: Employment Law Training Reimagined
Stay ahead of the curve with our newly updated employment law training program debuting later this spring. Designed for both current and new clients, this essential program delivers the latest developments in employment legislation and best practices with a focus on...
Novus’s Fifth Anniversary
Today Novus Law Firm, Inc. proudly celebrates our fifth anniversary. This milestone was made possible by the support and trust of our clients, the dedication and hard work of our colleagues, and the invaluable partnerships with our collaborators. We are deeply...
Natasha Baker Quoted in The Chronicle of Higher Education
Natasha Baker was quoted in a January 22, 2025 article in The Chronicle of Higher Education by Katherine Mangan titled "How a Trump Executive Order Could Upend Colleges' Hiring Practices." The piece examines the profound implications for higher education caused by...
2025 California Employment Law Updates: What Employers Need to Know
2025 California Employment Law Updates: What Employers Need to Know Dear Colleagues, We hope that you had a restful holiday season – 2025 looks to be another year filled with legal changes! As a reminder, California implemented a number of new employment laws that...
Novus Law Firm Closure for Winter Break
As the holiday season approaches, we want to be sure you are aware that Novus Law Firm will be taking a winter break to celebrate and recharge. Our office will be closed from December 23, 2024, through January 2, 2025. We will resume regular business hours on January...
Natasha Baker to Coordinate January NACUA Virtual CLE Workshop Session
At the upcoming NACUA Winter 2025 Virtual CLE Workshop focused on AI and Higher Education Law, Natasha J. Baker will coordinate the January 31 session entitled AI, OGC and Outside Counsel Walk Into a Bar: Ethical, Strategic, and Practical Applications in Your Practice...
Natasha Baker Joins AICCU Panel on Decision Overruling Chevron Deference
Natasha J. Baker will be a panelist at AICCU's December 2, 2024 webinar on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision overruling Chevron deference. The panel will discuss the potential impact of the ruling on higher education institutions and how a new presidential...
Natasha Baker to Present Regulatory Updates at the Annual EIIA Members Meeting & Risk Management Conference
Representatives from EIIA member institutions attending the Annual EIIA Members Meeting & Risk Management Conference are invited to attend Natasha J. Baker for a Regulatory Update session covering Title IX, FLSA, Student-Athletes, and Employees. We look forward...
Natasha Baker to Present “What You Need to Know About Title IX” for AASCU
On November 12, 2024, Natasha Baker will present "What You Need to Know About Title IX" for participants in American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)'s Millennium Leadership Initiative and Emerging Leaders Program.
Natasha Baker to attend AICCU 2024 Annual Meeting
Natasha J. Baker will attend the Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities (AICCU) 2024 annual meeting on October 8th and 9th at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in downtown Sacramento - just blocks from the Novus Law Firm office. She will join...
Novus Cruisin’ the River!
The Novus team had a great day in the sun cruising the Sacramento River. And with Labor Day in the review mirror, we are focused on the new academic year! Crystal, Laurel, Destiny & Natasha Our Outstanding admin team! Laurel & Destiny
Natasha Baker to Present at the Annual EIIA Members Meeting & Risk Management Conference
📅 EIIA Member Institutions -- Save the Date! November 13-15, 2024 Novus is proud to be a sponsor of the 2024 Annual EIIA Members Meeting & Risk Management Conference being held in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to engage in...
Natasha Baker to present at the CSU TIX/DHR Annual Conference
Natasha J. Baker, Managing Attorney at Novus Law Firm, will present three sessions regarding Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation investigations at the Annual California State University Civil Rights Programming and Services Conference on July 25,...
Crystal Ludlow Attending 2024 ALA Chapter Leadership Institute
Firm Administrator, Crystal Ludlow, will attend the Association of Legal Administrator's 2024 Chapter Leadership Institute (CLI) July 18 - 21, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Crystal will attend CLI to further her role as president-elect on the board of directors for...
Novus Law Firm to Host Title IX Webinar for EIIA Members
Natasha J. Baker will present a webinar for EIIA member institutions on June 25, 2024 to review the key policy decisions to be made in preparation for meeting the anticipated August 1, 2024 implementation date of the final 2024 Title IX regulations. EIIA member...
Novus Access: Title IX / SB 493 Subscribers Dive into New Regulations
To prepare for the upcoming 2024 Title IX regulations implementation date, Novus Access: Title IX / SB 493 subscribers recently worked together to review, revise, and polish their Title IX policies in a 2-day intensive in-person workshop. Expert guidance and...
Natasha Baker To Present New Title IX Regulations and Intersection with California Law for AICCU Member Institutions
On May 9, 2024, Natasha J. Baker will present a webinar titled "New Title IX Regulations and Intersection with California Law" for administrators of AICCU member institutions. The webinar will include a summary of the major changes from the 2024 regulations, discuss...
Crystal Ludlow Attending 2024 ALA Annual Conference
Firm Administrator, Crystal Ludlow, will attend the Association of Legal Administrator's 2024 Annual Conference in Aurora, Colorado. Crystal will facilitate FirstFive Live! with Abigail Davis-Hess of ADH Consulting on Sunday, May 19. The FirstFive Community is a forum...
Crystal Ludlow to Serve as President-Elect on EBALA Board
Firm Administrator, Crystal Ludlow, began her term as president-elect on the board of directors for the East Bay chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. Crystal joined EBALA in 2020 and has served in various roles on the EBALA board of directors since 2021.
Novus is Celebrating Four Years!
Novus Law Firm, Inc. is proud to be celebrating our fourth anniversary. We are grateful for the support of our wonderful clients, collaborators, and colleagues and look forward to continuing to provide excellent legal advice and counsel for many more years to come....
Natasha Baker to Present at SLMath Event on March 1, 2024
On March 1, Natasha J. Baker and Colette Patt, Assistant Dean, Mathematical & Physical Sciences Division at UC Berkeley will discuss the implications of the recent SCOTUS decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College in a...
Firm Administrator Crystal Ludlow to Attend “Morning in the East Bay” Event
Crystal Ludlow will attend the ALA East Bay chapter's signature annual event, Morning in the East Bay, on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Novus Law Firm to Attend ContractsCon 2024 in Las Vegas
We are thrilled to announce that Andrew Shaw and Justina Yassa are attending ContractsCon 2024. During this three-day event, Andrew and Justina will take a deep dive into contract essentials and strategies, advanced drafting techniques, and negotiation skills.