The Levine Act prohibits “officers” of any state or local government agency who have received a contribution of $250 or more from an applicant or affiliated party from voting on the applicant’s matter—whether it be a...more
The Levine Act prohibits “officers” of any state or local government agency who have received a contribution of $250 or more from an applicant or affiliated party from voting on the applicant’s matter—whether it be a...more
New Law Permits Local Governments to Continue to Meet Remotely Until 2024 -
California’s historic open meeting law, the Ralph M. Brown Act, requires that local governments conduct their business in public meetings and...more
9/21/2021
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Emergency Management Plans ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Open Meetings Act ,
Public Entities ,
Public Meetings ,
Ralph M. Brown Act ,
Relief Measures ,
State and Local Government ,
Teleconferences ,
Videoconference ,
Virtual Meetings
On Thursday, June 18, 2020, Governor Newsom and California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order requiring all Californians to wear masks or other face coverings when in high-risk situations, including...more
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors will consider a “Responsible Banking” motion. Introduced by Supervisors Hahn and Kuehl, the motion requests a report from the County CEO on potential measures to...more
City of San Jose v. Superior Court, 2017 Cal. LEXIS 1607, Docket No. S218066 -
Why It Matters: The California Supreme Court unanimously held that government officials may be required to release communications made about...more
California Employers Have Special Obligations on Election Day -
Next Tuesday our nation goes to the polls in what pundits expect will be record numbers. California employers have special obligations on Election Day to...more
11/4/2016
/ Debit Cards ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Restrooms ,
Employee Rights ,
Labor Code ,
Non-Exempt Employees ,
Presidential Elections ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Title VII ,
Transgender ,
Vacation Pay ,
Voting Leave ,
Voting Rights ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage-Fixing