The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Many New California Laws Taking Effect in 2020
The new year is almost here, and in addition to a presidential election year, 2020 is ringing in a bevy…
Finding Legislative Intent with Daily Journal Letters After the 72-Hour in Print Rule
By Kevin Duewel and Chris Micheli In determining the intent of the state Legislature in enacting specific laws, California courts…
From Blue Dog To Junkyard Dog
As the Hawaii Tribune-Herald reports, former congressman and Hawaii governor Neil Abercrombie has called for Democrat presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard…
Legislative Code of Ethics
In California’s Constitution, Article IV dealing with the Legislature, there are several sections applicable to ethical conduct. These provisions are…
Eagle Rock Church Cancels $5.3 Million In Medical Debt For Thousands In Los Angeles County In Time For Christmas
It will be a very Merry Christmas for more than five-thousand families in the Los Angeles area this year. Christian…
PG&E Settlement Passes on Wildfire Costs Increases to Ratepayers
Fifty years ago in 1969, more than 30 million people in theNortheast suffered one of the largest power outages in…
California Looks At Alternative Ways to Tax Marijuana
California currently taxes all marijuana twice. According to a new report by the Legislative Analyst's Office, Marijuana sales should…
Strategy and Tactics to Implement Your Public Policy Change
By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli The purpose of this article is to provider readers with some guidance on developing…
Two Sports Betting Initiatives Prepare For Assembly and Senate Battles in 2020
Two different initiatives to make sports betting legal in California will soon be facing the next steps for a November…
Inglewood Mayor Facing Harassment and Stalking Charges by Former Aide
Inglewood Mayor James Butts is facing growing scrutiny this week as his former executive assistant Melanie McDade is alleging that…