October 2022 – California Globe

Paul Pelosi Attacker Charged With Assault, Kidnapping

October 31, 2022 6:13 pm

David DePape, the Canadian man who broke into the residence of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Paul Pelosi and proceeded to attack Paul with a hammer, was charged with two federal felony charges on Monday, which, if...

Drafting Sunset Clauses in California Legislation

October 31, 2022 3:33 pmOctober 31, 2022 3:55 pm

Sunset dates are common in legislation across the country. The purpose is to repeal a law on a specified date. As a result, unless the Legislature enacts another bill to either extend or eliminate the sunset date, the law will...

Ethics Violations Levied in Oakland Mayoral Race

October 31, 2022 12:33 pm

The Oakland Public Ethics Commission opened an ethics violations investigation over the weekend on Oakland City Councilwoman and Mayoral candidate Sheng Thao, over allegations that she had her City Council staff work on her campaign while receiving their pay from...

California’s Parent Revolution Will Impact Midterm Election Outcomes

October 31, 2022 8:14 amNovember 1, 2022 9:54 am

The parent revolution in California could impact and maybe even determine the outcomes of more than just school board races this November. The awakening of California parents during Gov. Gavin Newsom’s lockdowns of schools across the state can only be...

Additional Rules on Drafting California Tax Legislation

October 31, 2022 6:41 amOctober 31, 2022 6:50 am

The drafting of bills that would add, amend, or repeal sections of the California Revenue and Taxation Code (CRTC) require special attention to a number of provisions. Whether they are technical or mechanical or substantive in nature, drafting tax bills...

The Biggest Lie About Critical Race Theory

October 31, 2022 2:30 amOctober 30, 2022 5:49 pm

Sure. There are many lies, half-truths, and hyperbole emanating from the controversial concept known as Critical Race Theory (CRT). Many reasonable thinkers have already and continue to opine on the fallacies espoused in CRT, and the notions contained within—when held...

Judges Should Better Appreciate the Legislative Process and Bill Drafting Principles

October 30, 2022 3:30 pmOctober 30, 2022 2:54 pm

When drafting and amending legislation, proponents (and opponents) always keep in mind the statutory analysis principles used by the judicial branch of government when interpreting statutes. And, of course, the attorneys in California’s Office of Legislative Counsel do as well...