Chris Micheli – California Globe

Physical or Mental Exams in Civil Discovery

January 28, 2026 5:00 amJanuary 28, 2026 5:01 am

Code of Civil Procedure Part 4, Title 4, Chapter 15 deals with physical or mental examination under the Civil Discovery Act. Article 1 specifies general provisions. Section 2032.010 provides that this chapter does not affect genetic testing under the Family...

An All-Encompassing Legislative Statement

January 27, 2026 2:00 pmJanuary 27, 2026 2:01 pm

As a legislative geek, in reading provisions of the California Fish and Game Code, I came across the following section of interest: 1850. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that it would be beneficial to identify species and habitat conservation initiatives...

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Discovery Proceedings for Modifying or Terminating Support Orders

January 27, 2026 2:48 amJanuary 27, 2026 2:49 am

Division 9, Part 1, Chapter 6, Article 2 deals with discovery before commencing modification or termination of proceedings for support orders in this state. Section 3660 specifies that the purpose of this article is to permit inexpensive discovery of facts...

Director of Child Support Services

January 26, 2026 6:29 pmJanuary 26, 2026 6:31 pm

Division 17, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the California Family Code deals with the Director of the Department of Child Support Services. Section 17300 requires the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, to appoint, to serve at the Governor’s...

Methods of Taking

January 26, 2026 2:30 amJanuary 26, 2026 2:31 am

Division 4, Part 1, Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Fish and Game Code deals with methods of taking applicable to birds and mammals in the State of California. Section 3000 makes it unlawful to take any bird or mammal,...

Time Limitations for Arbitration Awards

January 25, 2026 2:00 pmJanuary 25, 2026 2:01 pm

Part 3, Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure deals with limitations of time for the enforcement of arbitration awards in California. Section 1288 requires a petition to confirm an award to be served and...

Civil Liability in Securities Cases

January 25, 2026 2:30 amJanuary 25, 2026 2:31 am

Corporations Code Title 4, Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 1 deals with civil liability in the enforcement of the Corporate Securities Law of 1968. Section 25500 provides that any person who willfully participates in any act or transaction is liable...