California’s Special Business Regulations
In California’s Business and Professions Code, Division 8 sets forth a number of “special business regulations.” These are statutory rules…
Limited Offshoring of UC and CSU Contracts
California’s Public Contract Code limits the “offshoring” of contracts involving the University of California and California State University, pursuant to…
Rep. David Valadao Reintroduces Water Storage Bill In Congress
In a joint effort with the other 11 Californian Republican members of Congress, Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) introduced a new…
San Francisco Receives $5.25 Million Settlement From Instacart Over Gig Worker Labor Law Compliance
City Attorney David Chiu and San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) director Patrick Mulligan announced on Thursday that…
Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s Out of Compliance Charity Was Still Soliciting Donations
In August and September 2022, the Globe shared a report by Open the Books, which sued, and then had to file…
Squaw Valley In Fresno County Renamed To Yokuts Valley Following Over Two Years of Debate
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names voted 4-2 to change the name of Squaw Valley, the town of over 3,000…
Making and Selling Political Items in California
California law regulates the sale and manufacture of political items pursuant to Title 1.1 of Part 4 of Division 3…
Attorney General Rob Bonta Sues Insulin Makers, Pharmacies Over Insulin Prices
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Thursday that the California Department of Justice is suing the country's largest insulin makers…
Early 2024 Senate, House Candidates, Endorsements Flood California 22 Months Ahead of 2024 Election
All this week, a frenzy over the 2024 Senate election in California has led to a spark of early announcements…
Former Congressman Harley Rouda Announces 2024 Run For Katie Porter’s House Seat
Former Congressman Harley Rouda reentered the political arena on Thursday, announcing that he will be running for the 47th District…