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How Property May Be Acquired Under California Law
California’s Civil Code, Division 2, Part 4, Title 1, provides for the different modes in which property may be acquired in this state. Section 1000 specifies that property is acquired by occupancy, accession, transfer, will, or succession. Section 1001 defines...
Will 40,000 Unlawful Migrants Self-Deport from San Francisco?
March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump stood before the press, delivering a promise that should resonate with every law-abiding citizen: “We may be presenting you very shortly with an Executive Order ending sanctuary cities.” This wasn’t just another soundbite—it was...
General Provisions for Bank Deposits and Collections
In the California Commercial Code, Division 4, Chapter 1, there are general provisions and definitions related to bank deposits and collections. Section 4101 names this division as the Uniform Commercial Code—Bank Deposits and Collections. Section 4102 provides that, to the...
New California Bill Would Strengthen Property Owners Rights Against Squatters
For years, California has held some of the most friendly squatter rights in the country. The vast majority of states require tenants to live in properties for at least 10 years and pay taxes on them to have some sort...
DOJ Announces Investigation Into Four CA Universities Over Use Of Race In Admissions
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that they have opened up investigations into Stanford University and three University of California universities over the use of race in admissions. According to a statement from the DOJ, Attorney General Pamela...
Veterans Affairs Commissions in California
The Military and Veterans Code, in Division 4, Chapter 5, Article 5, provides for veterans’ affairs commissions. Section 975 authorizes the board of supervisors of any county to create and appoint members to a veterans’ affairs commission either as an...