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Unlawful Activity in Labor Disputes in California

March 30, 2023 7:19 amMarch 30, 2023 7:22 am

California’s Labor Code, in Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 10, discusses prohibited activities during labor disputes. Chapter 10 is titled “Unlawful Acts During Labor Disputes,” which was added in 1999 by Chapter 616. Labor Code Section 1138 prohibits any officer...

On Cesar Chavez Day Where is the Urgency or Leadership in Turning Around Languishing Schools Named for Heroes?

March 30, 2023 2:09 amMarch 30, 2023 8:29 am

In just a few days our nation will, once again, honor the legacy of Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farmworkers of America. March 31 is a state holiday in California and state offices will be shuttered–some on Friday and...

SB 764: Social Media Platforms and Minors

March 29, 2023 3:45 pmMarch 29, 2023 3:55 pm

Senate Bill 764 by Sen. Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) would add Civil Code Section 1714.12 dealing with social media platforms. First, SB 764 would prohibit a social media platform from adopting or implementing a policy or practice related to the...

Is ‘Encouragement’ Sufficient in Legislation?

March 29, 2023 7:37 amMarch 29, 2023 7:44 am

In reviewing legislation in the California Legislature over the years, we are well aware of statements of legislative intent. Sometimes there are single statements of intent and, in other instances, there are multiple intent statements. Recently, I came across a...

The Failings of LA Mayor Bass’ Inside Safe Homeless Initiative

March 29, 2023 2:30 amMarch 29, 2023 2:31 am

For the last several months, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe Project, a “housing first” homelessness initiative that places many in hotels and motels, has been in operation in LA. While the Globe has reported that many, especially the...

SB 699: Non-compete Contracts

March 28, 2023 3:23 pmMarch 28, 2023 3:25 pm

Senate Bill 699 by Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Merced) would address the issue of non-compete clauses in California employment situations. SB 699 would add Business and Professions Code Sections 16600.5 and 16608. Section 1 of the bill would set forth six legislative...

Important AZ Legal Decision Declares Homeless ‘Zone’ an Illegal Public Nuisance

March 28, 2023 7:46 amMarch 28, 2023 7:46 am

A Maricopa County judge just ruled that the city of Phoenix is maintaining an illegal “public nuisance” by encouraging a population of over 1,000 homeless people to reside in tents in a vast swath of downtown referred to as “The...