California, Nevada, Arizona Reach Colorado River Agreement With Federal Government
Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, announced a new agreement with the federal…
Gov. Newsom to Expedite Water, Clean Energy Projects Delayed by His Own Politics
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced last week that he now is seeking to fast track water, storage and clean energy…
Four Actions by the Appropriations Committees on Suspense Measures
Historically, there were three actions that the Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees took on measures pending on their respective Suspense…
Labor Suits Against Employers
Labor Code Division 2, Part 3.5, Chapter 7 concerns suit involving employer and labor organizations. Section 1165 provides that suits…
Are You There God? It’s Dylan Mulvaney
Lionsgate’s new film "Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret" is failing at the box office. Naturally, the woke Hollywood…
Garment Worker Wage Claims Pilot Project
Labor Code Division 2, Part 11, Chapter 4 provides for the “garment worker wage claim pilot program.” Section 2693 provides…
A Closer Look at the Appropriations Committees’ Suspense File Outcomes
On May 18, 2023, the California Senate and Assembly Committees on Appropriations took votes on the measures on their respective…
More on Statutory Exemptions from California’s Administrative Procedure Act
I have written in the past about the Legislature unfortunately creating statutory exemptions from California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which…
Contracts Against Public Policy in the Labor Code
Labor Code Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 1 deals with “contracts against public policy.” Section 920 defines the term “promise”…
Bill To Restrict Usage Of Police K-9 Units Passes Assembly Committee
A bill to end the use of police K-9 units, also known as police units involving trained police dogs, in…