What Does the Term ‘Construe’ Mean in California Statutes?
While continuing to read through proposed new laws for the 2022 California Legislative Session, I occasionally come by a bill…
‘The California Way’ Isn’t as Rosy as Gov. Newsom Touted in State of the State
California Gov. Gavin Newsom told a few whoppers during his 18-minute State of the State Tuesday evening. Listening to him,…
SF DA Chesa Boudin Charges Three Auto Burglary Suspects, Signaling Change in Actions
Three auto burglary suspects were charged with multiple felonies by San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Tuesday, the latest…
Gas Tax Suspension Proposal Gains Traction Following Price Increases, End of Russian Imports
A statewide movement to suspend the gas tax continued to gain support this week following both a raise in gas …
Examining California’s Renewable Energy Plan
If you live in California, by now you’ve probably seen the ads, either on prime time television or online, exhorting…
Los Angeles Sues Monsanto Over Decades of Chemical Waterway Pollution
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced on Monday that the city would be suing the Monsanto Company, along with…
Assembly Public Safety Committee Kills Bill to Repeal Prop. 47
The Assembly Public Safety Committee heard and killed Assembly Bill 1599 by Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R-Granite Bay), which sought to…
Gov. Newsom’s Highly Touted Medi-Cal Rx Botched by Politically Connected Centene/Magellan
California's implementation of the new Medi-Cal Rx program is having a detrimental impact on the health and lives of the…
California’s Retroactive v. Prospective Legislation
In most instances, legislation applies prospectively, meaning after the law has been enacted and takes effect. Nonetheless, there are times…
Legalized Sports Gambling in California? Bet on it!
With 32 states now having legalized sports gambling in one form or another, California is a bit late to the…