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CA Labor Code §515.7 Update
On July 31, California announced that the state minimum wage will increase to $17.40/hour, effective January 1, 2027. This change will be reflected in CA Labor Code §515.7, where the new minimum salary for exempt adjuncts will be $156.65 per classroom hour, in...
Natasha Baker and AICCU Present an Overview of Legislation Impacting Student Affairs and Policies
Natasha Baker, Managing Attorney at Novus Law Firm, is excited to partner with the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) to present an Overview of Legislation Impacting Student Affairs and Policies. Gov. Newsom has through today,...
Novus Welcomes Office Manager Ashley Rexford
Novus Law Firm, Inc. is proud to announce that Ashley Rexford has joined our team as our Office Manager. Ashley will work closely with both the firm’s management team and administrative staff to help ensure consistent and efficient operation, allowing Novus to...
Novus Hosting the Fall 2026 WACO Conference
Novus Law Firm, Inc. and the University of the Pacific are excited to host the Fall 2026 WACO Conference in Sacramento, California, from October 21-23, 2026. WACO is a regional affinity group of NACUA, but all NACUA members are welcome. This event will cover Higher...
Novus Continues to be a Proud Member of NACUA
Novus recently renewed the firm's NACUA membership and is pleased to continue to be a member of the association. NACUA is a primary source of information on legal developments facing colleges and universities. The association’s mission is to advance the effective...
Crystal Ludlow Attends 2026 ALA Chapter Leadership Institute
Crystal Ludlow, Firm Administrator, attended the Association of Legal Administrator’s (ALA) 2026 Chapter Leadership Institute (CLI) July 16-18, 2026 in Tempe, Arizona. Crystal attended CLI to further her role as President on the board of directors for the East Bay...
Novus Welcomes Attorney Hannah Parks
Novus Law Firm, Inc. is proud to announce that Hannah Parks has joined our team as an Attorney. Hannah will focus on higher education law and advise institutions on governance, student affairs, accreditation, and employment-related issues.
Natasha Baker Presenting at SHRM’s 2026 Annual Conference
On June 18, Natasha Baker, Managing Attorney at Novus Law Firm, will take part in the panel “Closing the Gap: Smarter Compliance for HR's Riskiest Moments” alongside Jackie Schafer, Founder and CEO, Clearbrief; Jim Link, CHRO, SHRM; Katie Sammarco, Sr. Director of HR...
Crystal Ludlow Attending 2026 ALA Annual Conference & Expo
Crystal Ludlow, Firm Administrator, will attend the Association of Legal Administrator’s (ALA) 2026 Annual Conference & Expo being held April 12-15, 2025 in National Harbor, Maryland. Crystal is co-leader of ALA's FirstFive Shared Interest Group, which is a...
Crystal Ludlow Elected East Bay ALA Chapter President
Novus celebrates our Firm Administrator Crystal Ludlow's recent election as President of the Board of Directors for the East Bay Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. Congratulations, Crystal!
Natasha Baker Joins SLMath Board of Trustees
Novus is thrilled to announce that Natasha Baker, Managing Attorney, has joined Simon Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath)'s Board of Trustees. SLMath is an independent non-profit dedicated to supporting and enhancing collaborative research in the...
Novus is Celebrating Six Years!
Novus Law Firm, Inc. is proudly celebrating our sixth anniversary this month! Our wonderful clients, diligent and dedicated colleagues, and indispensable collaborators made this milestone possible. It is our privilege to serve our community and we thank you for your...
Crystal Ludlow Will Be A Speaker At 2026 Golden Gate ALA Knowledge to Leadership Conference
Novus's Firm Administrator, Crystal Ludlow, will be a co-panelist with Cheryl Parks, Advisor, Coach, and AI Consultant, in a session moderated by Shirley Laboy, Director of Administration at Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP, titled, "Growth Unlocked: Transforming...
Novus Law Firm Late Fall Conference Roundup
With the end of the year fast approaching, we wanted to take a moment and thank the organizations and co-presenters who made the end of this Fall Conference season a success. On November 4, Natasha Baker, Managing Attorney presented “What You Need to Know About Title...
Novus Celebrates the Holidays!
The Novus team had a great time trading gifts at our celebratory holiday lunch. And after this relaxing time, we are ready to finish out the year strong! Destiny, Laurel, Crystal & Arely
Natasha Baker to Present at the 2025 Association of Theological Schools Executive Leadership Intensive
Natasha Baker, Managing Attorney at Novus Law Firm, will present the session "Informed Leadership - Legal Updates Impacting Seminaries" at the 2025 Association of Theological Schools Executive Leadership Intensive taking place December 8th through December 11th, 2025...
Upcoming Webinar: Major Changes for Higher Ed: Preparing for DOJ Inquiries and New IPEDS Requirements
On Tuesday, December 2, at 2pm EST, join attorneys from Novus Law Firm and FortneyScott, and an I/O Psychologist from DCI as we discuss the scope of data being requested by the federal government and how to ensure that your institution is prepared. To register for...
Natasha Baker to Present at the Annual EIIA Members Meeting & Risk Management Conference
Novus is proud to be a sponsor of the 2025 Annual EIIA Members Meeting & Risk Management Conference. The conference is being held November 5th to 7th in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to engage in cutting-edge panels and...
Novus Law Firm Presented on S.B. 98 for California Clients
On September 25, 2025, Novus Law Firm hosted a briefing entitled, "New CA Immigration Enforcement Notice Law (S.B. 98) to Take Immediate Effect" for our institution of higher education clients located in California. In this session, Novus provided a briefing on the...
Sean Gentry Presenting on Agism in the Workplace
On September 12, 2025 Sean Gentry will present at the ProVisors NorCal D&I Committee Meeting regarding Agism in the Workplace in honor of “International Day for Older Persons.” This will be a business-focused conversation about the rights of older employees in the...
Crystal Ludlow Attends 2025 ALA Chapter Leadership Institute
Crystal Ludlow, Firm Administrator, attended the Association of Legal Administrator's (ALA) 2025 Chapter Leadership Institute (CLI) July 17-19, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Crystal attended CLI to further her role as president-elect on the board of directors for...
Novus Welcomes Senior Attorney Sean B. Gentry
Novus Law Firm, Inc. is proud to announce that Sean B. Gentry has joined our team as a Senior Attorney. Sean will focus on the firm's California employment law practice, providing advice and counsel to institutions of higher education and California private sector...
Novus joins AICCU’s Corporate Allies Program
Novus is pleased to join AICCU's Corporate Allies Program in its inaugural year. The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) is comprised of many independent, nonprofit colleges and universities across California which work to improve...
Natasha Baker to Present at the CSU Annual Civil Rights Conference
Natasha Baker, Managing Attorney at Novus Law Firm, will present two sessions regarding Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation investigations at the Annual California State University Civil Rights Conference on July 29th and 30th, 2025. The sessions...