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Frequently Asked Questions about State and Federal Judiciaries

May 27, 2024 2:30 amMay 27, 2024 2:31 am

Where is the federal court system created? The federal courts are established in Article III of the United States Constitution. Where is the state court system created? The state courts are established in Article VI of the California Constitution. What...

Tunnel Vision: When Stupid Drifts into Ludicrous

May 26, 2024 4:04 pmMay 26, 2024 4:04 pm

You have to hand it to the California High Speed Rail Authority – they just never stop, do they? As noted in this California Globe piece Friday, the rail folks are trying to get the last little bit (don’t hold...

Frequently Asked Questions about the California Constitution Article XIX

May 26, 2024 2:30 amMay 26, 2024 2:31 am

How many sections does Article 19 have? This article contains ten sections. What does Article 19 relate to? It relates to motor vehicle revenues. Is there a prohibition on the use of motor vehicle revenues in this state? Section 1...

Franchise Tax Board To Take Back $360 Million In Unclaimed Middle Class Tax Refund Money Next Week

May 25, 2024 2:55 amMay 25, 2024 2:56 am

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) prepared for over $360 million dollars to be reverted back to the State General Fund from the Better For Families Tax Refund Fund this week as much of the Middle Class Tax Refund money...

Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Exempt From State Income Tax Approved By Senate

May 25, 2024 2:45 amMay 25, 2024 2:46 am

A bill to make all wildfire settlement payments tax free was approved by the Senate on Thursday, moving the bill to the Assembly. Senate Bill 1004, authored by Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), would specifically, for all taxable years beginning...

Frequently Asked Questions about the California Constitution Article XIIIA

May 25, 2024 2:31 amMay 25, 2024 2:32 am

How many sections does Article 13A have? This article contains seven sections. What does Article 13 relate to? It relates to tax limitations. Is there a cap on property taxes in this state? Section 1 states that the maximum amount...

The Hippocratic Oath: Limitations

May 24, 2024 4:14 pmMay 24, 2024 4:14 pm

So far in our discussion of the covenants of the Hippocratic Oath we have covered honor and teaching. An equally important covenant is that of limitations. Please recognize that as with all the covenants, the function of both the doctor...