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What’s With CA Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Crusade Against Financial Institution Fees?

April 15, 2022 4:29 pmApril 16, 2022 7:12 am

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has lately devoted lots of time and energy taking aim at the fees financial institutions charge customers. But it’s unclear what the basis is for his crusade against overdraft fees and mortgage service processing fees...

Is Plagiarism Allowed in Bill Drafting?

April 15, 2022 8:13 amApril 15, 2022 8:16 am

Not only is plagiarism allowed in bill drafting, but also it is strongly required. Why? For the simple reason that we want consistency in the drafting of statutes. According to the Oxford Dictionary, “plagiarism” is defined as “the practice of...

A sea of empty desks inside the California State Assembly

What Is in California’s Revenue and Taxation Code?

April 15, 2022 6:30 amApril 15, 2022 6:30 am

The California Revenue and Taxation Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. All of California’s tax laws, numbering in the thousands, are contained in this Code, encompassing personal and corporate tax laws, sales and use taxes, property...

Creating a Joint Powers Authority in Legislation

April 14, 2022 7:09 amApril 14, 2022 7:18 am

On occasion, a new “joint powers authority” is created in California state law. How is that done? California’s Government Code in Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 5 (“Joint Exercise of Powers”) contains Sections 6500 – 6539.7. Section 6500.1 specifies that...

What Is in California’s Public Utilities Code?

April 13, 2022 4:34 pmApril 13, 2022 7:22 pm

The California Public Utilities Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. The Public Utilities Code contains 33 Divisions, and the range of topics within this Code includes natural gas restructuring, private energy producers, telecommunication services, and specific...

32-Hour Workweek Bill is Punitive Attempt to Force CA Employers to Increase Wages and Pay Extra Overtime

April 13, 2022 2:33 pm

Presented as a bill to allow California employees to work fewer hours each week, Assembly Bill 2932 by Assembly members Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) and Evan Low (D–Campbell), would require all businesses in the state with 500+ employees to redefine...

Department of Fair Employment and Housing Employee Alleges Gov. Newsom Interfered in Activision Case

April 13, 2022 1:16 pmApril 14, 2022 9:24 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom faces new scrutiny on Wednesday over the firing of Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) Chief Counsel Janette Wipper following reports that she had allegedly been let go by the Governor for not listening to him...