New Overtime Law for Agriculture Workers Was Never About the Workers
After many failed attempts to unionize more agricultural workers in California, Gov. Jerry Brown instead signed into law Assembly Bill 1066 in…
Should Legislative Intent Statements Be Codified?
On occasion, California legislators include statements of intent, or make findings and declarations, in their bills. When reviewing these bills,…
What the Media Chooses To Ignore On The Nation’s Fentanyl Crisis
The United States is mired in an escalating war--and we are losing as the casualties continue to mount. According to…
The Classification of State Officers
California’s Government Code provides for the “classification of officers” in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Division 4 of Title…
Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax Gets a Killer Boost
It seems as if anything can be done – truly anything – if it is in the name of safety.…
California Gov. Newsom Rewrites State History During Second Inaugural Address
California Governor Gavin Newsom was sworn in Friday for a second term. With the state suffering under a plague of…
Which Phrase Should Be Used?
We often find in California statutes the opening phrase, “notwithstanding any other provision of law.” In other instances, we find…
Gov. Newsom Begins Second Term Following Inauguration In Sacramento
Governor Gavin Newsom began his second term of office on Friday following his inauguration in Sacramento, highlighting freedoms found within…
1,700 Layoffs At SF-Based Stitch Fix Capped off a Rough First Week of 2023
A massive 20% layoff at San Francisco-based fashion tech company Stitch Fix on Friday capped off a rough first week…
Civil Rights Corps Damaging Criminal Justice System with Meritless Lawsuits
Like many jurisdictions across the nation, Los Angeles County has a big problem with its bail system. Scores of defendants…