Northern California activist builds a temple for San Jose Cambodian population
UPDATE: This story has been updated to include a more nuanced explanation of the Khmer Krom community and its relationship…
UCLA Buys Former Marymount California University Campus For $80 Million
The University of California, Los Angeles purchased 35 acres of the former Marymount California University on Tuesday for $80 million,…
AB 1287, Gender Pricing Discrimination Signed by Gov. Newsom
On September 27, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1287 by Assembly Members Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and Cristina Garcia related to…
Gov. Newsom Signs SB 1162 – Pay Data Reporting and Salary Range Postings
On September 27, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1162, by Senator Monique Limon (D-Santa Barbara). SB…
What Is a Small Business Under California Law?
One of the key principles in legislative drafting is consistency in language, including definitions. In looking at who is a…
Another Blow to AG Bonta’s Attempt to End For-Profit Prisons in California
A panel of 11 judges in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 8-3 on Monday that California's state…
Why Is the UC Hastings Renaming Bill an Interesting Bill Study?
In reviewing Assembly Bill 1936, authored by Assemblyman James Ramos (D-San Bernardino), University of California: Hastings College of the Law,…
Bill to Punish Physicians for ‘Unprofessional Conduct’ and Wrongthink on Gov. Newsom’s Desk
AB 2098 by Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell), will punish physicians and surgeons for “unprofessional conduct” for advocating for the potential benefits of early…
What Bill Drafting Guidance Do We Have from the Legislature’s House Rules?
When drafting legislation in California, there are several sources of guidance in drafting bills and other forms of legislation (resolutions…
UC Hastings Name Change in 2023 Following Signing of Bill By Gov. Newsom
A bill to officially change the name of University of California, Hastings College of the Law to University of California…