Paul Pelosi Attacker Charged With Assault, Kidnapping
David DePape, the Canadian man who broke into the residence of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Paul…
Drafting Sunset Clauses in California Legislation
Sunset dates are common in legislation across the country. The purpose is to repeal a law on a specified date.…
Ethics Violations Levied in Oakland Mayoral Race
The Oakland Public Ethics Commission opened an ethics violations investigation over the weekend on Oakland City Councilwoman and Mayoral candidate…
California’s Parent Revolution Will Impact Midterm Election Outcomes
The parent revolution in California could impact and maybe even determine the outcomes of more than just school board races…
Additional Rules on Drafting California Tax Legislation
The drafting of bills that would add, amend, or repeal sections of the California Revenue and Taxation Code (CRTC) require…
The Biggest Lie About Critical Race Theory
Sure. There are many lies, half-truths, and hyperbole emanating from the controversial concept known as Critical Race Theory (CRT). Many…
Judges Should Better Appreciate the Legislative Process and Bill Drafting Principles
When drafting and amending legislation, proponents (and opponents) always keep in mind the statutory analysis principles used by the judicial…
Canon of Statutory Construction – Constitutional Avoidance
For purposes of statutory construction, the courts and bill drafters use a series of “canons” to guide them. These include…
Unique Provisions of California’s Budget Bill – Part VIII
The California state budget is the largest in the nation, and it also represents the largest bill in page length…
Canon of Statutory Construction – Rule of Lenity
For purposes of statutory construction, the courts and bill drafters use a series of “canons” to guide them. These include…