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Definitions for Pilots in California Bays

June 14, 2025 2:25 amJune 14, 2025 2:26 am

Division 5, Chapter 1, Article 3 provides for definitions for the pilots in the Bays of Monterey, San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun. Section 1110 defines the terms “Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun” and “Monterey Bay.” Section...

Enforcement of Family Law Judgments and Orders

June 13, 2025 2:30 amJune 13, 2025 2:31 am

Division 2, Part 6 of California’s Family Code deals with the enforcement of judgments and orders. Section 290 states that a judgment or order made or entered may be enforced by the court by execution, the appointment of a receiver,...

What About 2-year Bills?

June 12, 2025 10:30 amJune 12, 2025 10:31 am

Since the house of origin deadline on June 6, there have been quite a few inquiries about so-called “2-year bills,” also known as “carryover bills.” What are they and can they be taken up before next year? These types of...

Ex Parte TROs in Family Law

June 12, 2025 2:33 amJune 12, 2025 2:34 am

Division 2, Part 4 of the California Family Code provides general provisions for ex parte temporary restraining orders (TRO). Section 240 states that Part 4 applies where a TRO, including a protective order, is issued under Article 2 dealing with...

Some Legislative Drafting Notes

June 11, 2025 2:30 amJune 11, 2025 2:31 am

In reviewing hundreds of bills during the House of Origin deadline week, I came across several provisions of legislation worth reviewing. The following are some of the notes I took: Amending a Voter Initiative In a bill amending a bond...

General Provisions and Definitions in the Harbors and Navigation Code

June 10, 2025 2:30 amJune 10, 2025 2:31 am

Division 1, Chapter 1 provides general provisions and definitions for the Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 30 specifies that the general provisions and definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division. Section 30.5 provides that the term “Business,...

Words and Phrases in the Attachment Law

June 9, 2025 2:30 amJune 9, 2025 2:31 am

Code of Civil Procedure – CCP PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307 – 1062.34] ( Part 2 enacted 1872. ) TITLE 6.5. ATTACHMENT [481.010 – 493.060] ( Title 6.5 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516. ) CHAPTER 1. Words and...