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Author: Chris Micheli

Chris Micheli is an attorney and lobbyist with Snodgrass & Micheli, LLC, as well as an Adjunct Professor at McGeorge School of Law.
California State Assembly

How Do the Final Two Weeks of the 2021 Legislative Session Look?

August 27, 2021   2:32 pmAugust 27, 2021   4:36 pm
As the California Legislative Session wraps up in two weeks to conclude in 2021 Session, we wanted to look at the pending legislation and the timing of final bill actions. The Legislature is scheduled to adjourn on Friday, September 20....
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Maria Elena Durazo

SB 62 Would Expand Liability on Garment Manufacturers

August 23, 2021   2:27 amAugust 22, 2021   10:16 pm
Senate Bill 62 by State Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), would increase legal liability on garment manufacturers in California, as well as eliminate the piece-rate method of payment for garment workers. Section One of the bill would make ten...
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Exploring the Lobbyist–Client Relationship

August 22, 2021   2:45 amAugust 21, 2021   11:17 pm
By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli Based upon our years working as both in-house and as contract lobbyists, we offer a series of observations and recommendations regarding the lobbyist-client relationship. Probably the most importance advice we can give is that...
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Analysis of the Lower Court Ruling on Prop. 22

August 21, 2021   6:05 pmAugust 23, 2021   11:35 am
Proposition 22 passed by voters in the November 3, 2020 General Election election, granted app-based transportation and delivery companies an exception to Assembly Bill 5 by classifying their drivers as “independent contractors” rather than “employees.” On August 20, an Alameda...
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Common Mistakes Made by Lobbyists

August 21, 2021   2:49 amAugust 20, 2021   9:02 pm
By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli Particularly with new lobbyists, but even with some more experienced ones, there are some common mistakes that are made. We offer some observations and suggestions for addressing some of these common mistakes. Not Reading...
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California State Capitol dome shines against blue sky

Effective Lobbying in California

August 20, 2021   5:33 pmAugust 20, 2021   2:48 pm
By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli We have put together some suggestions for improving as a lobbyist and being a more effective lobbyist. Entire books have been written on this topic, but we try to cover some of the main...
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A sea of empty desks inside the California State Assembly

‘Sue-Your-Boss’ Law Funds Should Not Be Diverted to Non-Labor Enforcement Efforts

August 19, 2021   6:43 amAugust 20, 2021   9:03 pm
In the 2020-21 state Budget Act, there was a $107 million transfer of Private Attorneys General Act settlement money to the state General Fund, part of the legislative “solutions” that were cobbled together to address the anticipated $54 billion shortfall...
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