New Senate Bill Introduced that Would Expand Student-Athlete Compensation Rights
On Monday, a new bill was introduced in the Senate that would add onto a previously passed bill that allowed…
Assembly Modifies Its Internal Rules
On the day of its Organizational Session, December 7, the California State Assembly adopted along a party-line vote House Resolution…
Sacramento County Threatening $10K Daily Fine for Violating Dubious Public Health Orders
Californians were just issued new stay-at-home orders by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, which took effect at midnight Sunday evening.…
AG Xavier Becerra Named As Biden HHS Secretary
On Monday, presumed President-elect Joe Biden picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as the next Secretary of Health and Human…
It is Groundhog Day Every Day in California Under COVID Lockdowns
With Californians being forced back into business closures, school closures, stay-at-home orders in a statewide lockdown again, it feels like…
Transitional versus Savings Provisions: What Is the Difference?
One area of bill drafting is the use of transitional and savings provisions. What are the differences and how are…
Can Assemblymen Kiley and Gallagher Take Down Gov. Newsom’s ‘Legal House of Cards?’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has run roughshod over the people and businesses in this state since March with 58 executive…
Tesla’s Elon Musk Leaving the Golden State for the No Income Tax State
It was only in May when Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatened to move both the company headquarters and production facilities…
How Do We Prepare to Amend or Repeal Statutes?
Like other forms of drafting legislation, in preparing to amend or repeal existing statutes, there are several steps for the…
SJ Mayor Claims That He Didn’t Know His Gathering Broke Guidelines
On Thursday, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo gave an interview with NBC saying that he didn't know that he had…