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Trump Derangement Syndrome Goes to Church

December 22, 2019 10:45 amDecember 23, 2019 8:44 am

California politicians have taken the lead against President Trump with lawsuits, sanctuary cities and endless rhetoric. The Golden State may now have to take a back seat, according to a December 19 headline proclaiming “Trump Should Be Removed from Office.”...

Teaching People to Lobby

December 22, 2019 9:45 amDecember 22, 2019 9:49 am

By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli There are individuals intrigued by a career in legislative and regulatory advocacy, often called lobbying. In an effort to address people’s interest in learning about a lobbying career, they can take two half-day courses...

Despite Widespread Turmoil Over AB 5 in California, New York Pushes Forward a Nearly Identical Bill

December 20, 2019 4:48 pmJuly 7, 2021 6:30 am

With less than two weeks to go before AB 5 becomes law, and California experiencing widespread employment issues including a growing number of unemployed workers as a result, two New York lawmakers have pushed their almost identical bill to the...

California Chamber and Other Biz Groups Sue Over Employment Arbitration Ban

December 20, 2019 12:02 pmDecember 20, 2019 9:06 am

AB 51 makes it a crime for businesses to exercise their federally protected rights The U.S. and California Chambers of Commerce, along with several other business trade groups, filed a lawsuit against State of California officials to overturn the...

No Criminal Wrongdoing in Santa Anita Horse Deaths

December 20, 2019 8:05 amDecember 20, 2019 8:06 am

‘I’ll tell you, talk about a sport whose time is up unless they reform.’ Gov. Newsom The District Attorney of Los Angeles found “no evidence of criminal wrongdoing,” in...

What is a Constitutional Amendment?

December 20, 2019 7:15 amDecember 20, 2019 7:59 am

What is a “constitutional amendment”? Although California’s Constitution provides for the amendment of this document, the constitution does not define this term. A traditional definition of a constitutional amendment is a modification to an existing constitution. California’s Legislative Counsel defines...

California ‘Woman Board Quota’ Law Faces Legal Challenge In Court

December 19, 2019 4:44 pm

A 2018 law that sets a minimum number of women on the board of directors at publicly held companies in California is facing a major challenge in court next year. A two step law SB 826, authored by Hannah-Beth Jackson...