California Law
Ahead of the Curve: Medical Insurance for Undocumented Immigrants
Undocumented immigrants make up about 6% of California’s population, making it a hot spot for topics like immigration and immigration reform. In September 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 4 allowing undocumented children up to 19 years old full Medi-cal benefits. This is a far cry from prop 187 which blocked anyone who was…
Read MoreNew Laws in 2017
It’s the start of a new year, and that means the implementation of new laws for California. While the new laws in 2017 cover a wide range of topics, most are tied to labor issues. Employers and employees alike should check the new California legislation to see what rights they’ve gained. Labor Laws New labor…
Read MoreProposition 57: California State Parole Eligibility & Juvenile Crime
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in 2011 that California’s prisons were overcrowded to the extent of being in violation of the 8th amendment. As a result, the State of California was required to reduce its prison population in order to comply. The first effort to do so was through proposition 47, which…
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts of Custody Litigation: Child Custody Advice
A few tips to help you navigate the stressful matter of going to court over custody of your children.
Read MoreWhen Life Gives You Lemons: California Lemon Law & Car Buying Tips
What to do when you can’t get your motor running.
Read MoreMental Health Matters
Diagnosing the problem of mental illness in California’s prison system.
Read MoreFixed Fight: The War on Parking Tickets
Cities push back against a tech company founded on fighting parking tickets. Will they win this battle, only to lose the war? Part of our ongoing series on technology.
Read More(Don’t) Smoke ‘em if You Got ‘em
Gov. Jerry Brown takes on tobacco and e-cigarettes. Here’s what you should know.
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