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Fiscal Emergency Special Sessions

May 26, 2025 2:30 amMay 26, 2025 2:31 am

In addition to extraordinary or special sessions being called by the Governor, California law allows for special sessions for “fiscal emergencies.” Adopted by the statewide electorate in March 2004 as Proposition 58, Section 10 of Article IV of the California...

Default by Lessees

May 25, 2025 2:30 amMay 25, 2025 2:31 am

The Commercial Code in Division 10, Chapter 5, deals with defaults by lessees in personal property leases. Section 10523 provides that, if a lessee wrongfully rejects or revokes acceptance of goods or fails to make a payment when due or...

Attorneys’ Fees and Costs in Family Law

May 24, 2025 2:30 amMay 24, 2025 2:31 am

Division 2, Part 5 of the California Family Code deals with attorneys’ fees and costs in family law matters. Section 270 states that, if a court orders a party to pay attorney’s fees or costs under this code, the court...

Children’s Protection Bill Passes Senate Appropriations Committee

May 23, 2025 6:08 pmMay 23, 2025 6:08 pm

A bill aimed at improving safeguards for nonpublic school students passed the Senate Appropriations Committee on Friday, moving onto a full Senate vote. Senate Bill 373, authored by Senators Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), would target nonpublic...

California Legislature Considering Early Parole for Murderers and Rapists

May 23, 2025 12:49 pmMay 23, 2025 12:49 pm

The California Legislature is considering moving up parole hearings and releases for murderers and rapists. The proponents of this change may be having some difficulty rounding up the votes, and they have employed a legislative trick to buy more time....

US Senate Votes to Overturn Governor Newsom’s 2035 Ban on the Sale of Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles

May 23, 2025 12:34 pmMay 23, 2025 12:34 pm

Recognizing the potential national, state and regional economic consequences of California’s 2035 ban on the sale of new internal combustion vehicles and stricter emissions standards, President Trump, House Speaker Michael Johnson, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have responded to...

Ringside: How to Save California’s Oil and Gas Industry

May 23, 2025 3:00 amMay 23, 2025 3:01 am

For anyone unconcerned about the state’s ongoing war against the oil and gas industry, or the impact it is going to have on California’s economic health and overall cost-of-living, a study released on May 5 should be required reading. With strong arguments and...