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Employee Inventions

January 22, 2024 1:15 pmJanuary 22, 2024 1:16 pm

California’s Labor Code, in Article 3.5 of Chapter 2 of Division 3, provides rules for inventions made by an employee. Article 3.5 was added in 1979 by Chapter 1001. Section 2870 provides that any provision in an employment agreement which...

The Absurdity of the Israel-bashing Crowd

January 22, 2024 11:57 amJanuary 22, 2024 11:57 am

The war in Israel and Gaza has now entered its fourth month with no apparent end in sight, although those purporting themselves to be supportive of Palestinians have been calling for an end to the Israeli military action almost from...

About Last Week…

January 22, 2024 6:36 amJanuary 22, 2024 6:36 am

So Toni Atkins announced her gubernatorial campaign last week. Outside her close circle of friends and the all-powerful Sacramento Blob – conveniently the same thing in her case – no one noticed. Sometimes candidates are no hopers, some run for...

Frequently Asked Questions About Legislative Measures on Consent

January 22, 2024 2:30 amJanuary 22, 2024 2:31 am

What are “uncontested bills”? Joint Rule 22.1 deals with “Consent Calendar: Uncontested Bills” and provides that each standing committee may report an uncontested bill out of committee with the recommendation that it be placed on the Consent Calendar. What are...

The Greenberg Brief: Gloves Off – SF’s Democratic Party Leadership Battle

January 21, 2024 2:41 pmJanuary 21, 2024 2:42 pm

The twenty-four-seat committee which is tasked with running the city’s Democratic party is going to change, fingers crossed, for the better. If you are a registered Democrat, you can (and should) make your voice heard and vote to move your...

Frequently Asked Questions About California Bill Amendments

January 21, 2024 1:25 pmJanuary 21, 2024 2:26 pm

What is an amendment? It is defined by the Office of Legislative Counsel as an alteration to a bill, motion, resolution, or clause by adding, changing, substituting, or omitting language. Can amendments be made to all legislative measures? Yes, they...

Frequently Asked Questions about Resignations and Vacancies in the California Legislature

January 21, 2024 2:45 amJanuary 21, 2024 2:46 am

Where are laws found regarding resignations and vacancies in the California Legislature? Government Code Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 4 deals with resignations and vacancies. What is the requirement for resignations? All resignations to be in writing. Where is a...