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Why Did 352 California Companies Flee to Other States in Three Years?

May 29, 2023 9:03 amMay 30, 2023 8:03 am

Why are California businesses fleeing the once-Golden State in droves? Several articles this week answer that quite clearly. “These exits negatively impact the state and particularly the local communities that lose these headquarters. Employees also leave, reducing demand within their...

California, Nevada, Arizona Reach Colorado River Agreement With Federal Government

May 22, 2023 12:44 pmMay 22, 2023 12:44 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, announced a new agreement with the federal government on Monday designed to reduce the amount of water taken from the Colorado River By all three states by...

Contracts Against Public Policy in the Labor Code

May 20, 2023 5:45 amMay 20, 2023 5:46 am

Labor Code Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 1 deals with “contracts against public policy.” Section 920 defines the term “promise” to mean a promise, undertaking, contract, or agreement, whether written or oral, express or implied. Section 921 provides that every...

Seasonal Labor Laws in California

May 19, 2023 5:33 amMay 19, 2023 5:38 am

Labor Code Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 1, Article 2 concerns “seasonal labor.” Section 250 defines the term “seasonal labor” to mean all labor performed by any person hired in California to perform services outside of the state for a...

Why Windfarms Off California’s Coast are a Bonanza for Oil Companies

May 17, 2023 3:50 pmMay 17, 2023 4:57 pm

Last week, senior White House climate advisor John Podesta revealed President Biden had pledged his support for a controversial natural gas pipeline project proposed by Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. When environmental groups swiftly reacted in opposition, Podesta explained...

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail Elections and Secret Ballots for Farm Workers

May 16, 2023 7:26 amJune 13, 2025 7:12 am

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 113 authored by the Committee on Budget, into law Monday to eliminate vote-by-mail in elections by farm workers for union certification. This will usher in a “card check” system in which United Farm Workers labor...

Latest Claim by Gov. Newsom: Highbrow Hubris or Desultory Delusion?

May 12, 2023 3:05 amMay 12, 2023 3:06 am

Let’s give credit where credit is due. At least he was able to say it with a straight face. Last week in a conversation with Stephanie Ruhle, NBC Senior Business analyst and host of MSNBC’s The Eleventh Hour, California Governor...