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Is This the Single Longest Code Section Among California Laws?

June 13, 2022 2:56 pmJune 13, 2022 2:58 pm

After spending weeks reviewing all of the more than 155,000 statutes contained in California’s 29 Codes, I came across many that are short in length and many that are quite long. A few long ones stood out to me, including...

General Guidance in Reading the Corporations Code

June 13, 2022 6:13 amJune 13, 2022 6:18 am

California’s statutes are contained in 29 separate codes. The fifth alphabetically is the Corporations Code. All 29 Codes have general provisions applicable to reading and interpreting that Code’s sections. The following are selected general provisions of the Corporations Code: Section...

The Gun Debate Rages On

June 13, 2022 2:30 amJune 12, 2022 8:34 pm

Imagine arriving at the airport to find that you now have a choice between two flights traveling to the same destination with the same estimated time of departure and arrival. The first flight will require you to pass through airport...

What Is the Difference Between ‘Old’ and ‘New’ Laws?

June 12, 2022 2:40 pmJune 12, 2022 2:44 pm

Did you know that California statutes utilize the terms “new” and “old” in referencing laws contained in the state’s 29 Codes? In fact, the term “new law” is used in at least fifty statutes. The term “old law” is used...

Federal Legislation Assisting the Restaurant Industry Fails in the Senate

June 10, 2022 5:30 pmJune 10, 2022 3:13 pm

By Craig Winchester and Chris Micheli Late last month, the United States Senate failed to advance a $48 billion bill to provide COVID aid to the restaurant industry. Senators voted 52-43 to hold a vote on the bill, falling short...

Gov. Newsom Announces $156 Million in Grants to Cities and NGOs for Gun Violence Prevention

June 10, 2022 3:51 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that $156 million in grant money would be going to gun violence prevention programs across the state. The grants, which were provided as part of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program (CalVIP)...

General Guidance in Reading the Civil Code

June 10, 2022 6:38 amJune 10, 2022 6:41 am

California’s statutes are contained in 29 separate codes. The second alphabetically is the Civil Code. All 29 Codes have general provisions applicable to reading and interpreting that Code’s sections. The following are selected general provisions of the Civil Code: Section...