California Physician Issues Warning About Bill to Punish Physicians for ‘Unprofessional Conduct
California surgeon Dr. Peter Mazolewski says the purpose of Assembly Bill 2098 by Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell) is to circumvent due…
Who Is an Employee Under California Law?
One of the key principles in legislative drafting is consistency in language, including definitions. In looking at who is an…
Newsom Signs Bill to Allow Homeless to Keep Emotional Support Dogs in Shelters
A bill that would exempt homeless Californians from having an established 30-day relationship with an emotional support dog to receive…
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,…