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Tied-House Restriction Exception Bills in California

April 21, 2022 8:43 amApril 21, 2022 8:46 am

California has a “tied-house restriction” law that is contained in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (ABCA). The ABCA is found in the Business and Professions Code, Division 9 (“Alcoholic Beverages”). Chapter 1, Section 23000 specifies that Division 9 is known...

What Is in California’s Welfare and Institutions Code?

April 20, 2022 2:38 pmApril 20, 2022 3:38 pm

The California Welfare and Institutions Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. The Code establishes programs and public social services for promoting the public welfare. The Welfare and Institutions Code contains 20 Divisions. There are also numerous parts,...

Private Rights of Action in California Legislation

April 20, 2022 6:37 amApril 20, 2022 6:44 am

There are a handful of bills each year in the California Legislature that create or preclude a “private right of action” to enforce civilly the provisions of a statute. In most instances, state or local governments are charged with enforcing...

Tesla Files To Halt DFEH Discrimination Lawsuit

April 19, 2022 3:54 pm

Electric vehicle and clean energy company Tesla filed a motion in the Alameda County Superior Court on Monday to halt a racial discrimination lawsuit against the company for 120 days. In February, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing...

What Is in California’s Water Code?

April 19, 2022 3:31 pmApril 19, 2022 1:19 pm

The California Water Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. State water laws play a prominent role in both statewide and regional water allocations and usage. The Water Code contains 31 Divisions. There are also numerous parts,...

Art is Racist…According to the California Arts Council

April 19, 2022 11:55 amApril 19, 2022 12:04 pm

As we all know, everything is racist. From archaeology to zoos, the eternal scourge permeates every aspect of life. And that’s why the California Arts Council is doing something about it…or saying something about it…or at least putting words next...

Presumptions in California Legislation

April 19, 2022 10:48 amApril 19, 2022 10:54 am

There are a handful of bills each year in the California Legislature that create a “presumption” in state law. What is a “presumption?” Basically, a presumption in law is a conclusion that is drawn based upon specified facts until the...