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.
Federal Court Filings by California Attorney General Against the Federal Government
12 lawsuits filed as of 4/7/25 15 amicus briefs filed as of 4/7/25 1 motion to intervene filed as of 4/7/25 California’s Attorney General has been active in litigation against the federal government since President Donald Trump took office. The...
Relationship Between Banks and Its Customers
In the California Commercial Code, Division 4, Chapter 4, there are statutory provisions related to the relationship between a payor bank and its customers. Section 4401 authorizes a bank to charge against the account of a customer an item that...
Contracts with Veteran Service Entities
California’s Military and Veterans Code, in Division 4, Chapter 6, Article 7, provides for contracts with nonprofit veteran service agencies for providing state benefits for veterans. Section 999.50 states that it is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this...
Documents of Title
The Commercial Code, in Division 7, Chapter 1, provides general provisions related to documents of title. Section 7101 titles Chapter 1 as the Uniform Commercial Code—Documents of Title. Section 7102 defines the following terms: “bailee,” “carrier,” “consignee,” “consignor,” “delivery order,”...
Financial Relief Act of 2005
California’s Military and Veterans Code, in Division 3, Chapter 3.3, provides the “California Military Families Financial Relief Act of 2005.” Section 820 names the act. Section 821 defines the terms “service member,” “military orders,” and “military service.” Section 822 prohibits...
Militia Disability Equality Act
California’s Military and Veterans Code, in Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 5, Article 4, contains the State Militia Disability Equality Act. Section 345 names Article 4. Section 346 provides that, when any officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member of the...