Proceedings in California Transnational Proceedings Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the transnational proceedings laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of transnational proceedings in California and the statutes enforced […]
California Prohibition This section covers California-specific basic information on prohibition and related topics. Many of California's laws on prohibition are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California prohibition laws on […]
Property Rights in California Nature and Subjects of Property and Property Rights Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the nature and subjects of property and property rights laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of nature […]
Procedure in California Procedures Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the procedures laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of procedures in California and the statutes enforced in California in connexion with procedures. […]
Proof in California Requisites and Degree of Proof (including Sufficiency and Weight of Evidence) Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the Requisites and Degree of Proof (including Sufficiency and Weight of Evidence) laws of California, with […]
Principal in California Rights, Duties, and Liabilities of Principal and Agent Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the rights, duties, and liabilities of principal and agent laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of rights, […]
Prescription in California Adverse Possession and Prescription in California: General Overview This entry offers readers with practical insight to the subject of adverse possession and prescription in California, a general introduction to the legal issues relating to adverse possession and […]
California Protective Order Laws Basic information on protective orders practice in California, often called "restraining orders." Protective orders, in general, are sought in California by victims of domestic violence or those who are threatened or stalked by former spouses. See the […]
Property Law in California Trustee's Right to Recover Property and Assets for the Estate Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the trustee's right to recover property and assets for the estate laws of California, with explanations of the various […]
California Prostitution This section covers California-specific basic information on prostitution and related topics. Many of California's laws on prostitution are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California prostitution laws […]
Property Taxes in California Municipalities in California have usually taxing authorities within them that regulate property taxes. This implies collecting taxes, levying taxes and appraisals in their jurisdiction (within California). Property taxes are a major instrument of collecting funding […]
Premises Liability in California Premises Liability Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the premises liability laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of premises liability in California and the statutes enforced in California […]
California Pretrial Practice This section covers California-specific basic information on pretrial practice and related topics. Many of California's laws on pretrial practice are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California […]
California Reformation of Instruments This section covers California-specific basic information on reformation of instruments and related topics. Many of California's laws on reformation of instruments are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor […]
Prosecution in California For California Attorneys: Malicious Prosecution ( August 2000 ) After rejoicing over a civil verdict for the defense, defense lawyers often hear their clients ask, "Now, can we sue them for malicious prosecution?" Despite the impulse of the successful […]
California Process This section covers California-specific basic information on process and related topics. Many of California's laws on process are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California process laws on process are […]
Private Schools in California Private Schools Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the private schools laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of private schools in California and the statutes enforced in California in […]
California Prisoners This section covers California-specific basic information on prisoners and related topics. Many of California's laws on prisoners are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California prisoners laws on prisoners […]
Premiums in California Premiums and Assessments Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the premiums and assessments laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of premiums and assessments in California and the statutes enforced in […]
California Public Service This section covers California-specific basic information on public service and related topics. Many of California's laws on public service are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California public […]
Promotees in California Preincorporation Activities of Promotees in California Corporate Law Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the preincorporation activities of promotees laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of […]
California Property This section covers California-specific basic information on property and related topics. Many of California's laws on property are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California property laws on property are […]
California Prosecuting Attorneys This section covers California-specific basic information on prosecuting attorneys and related topics. Many of California's laws on prosecuting attorneys are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). […]
Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory entry covering the pyramid schemes laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of pyramid schemes in California and the criminal statutes enforced in California in connexion with pyramid schemes. This […]
California Prisons This section covers California-specific basic information on prisons and related topics. Many of California's laws on prisons are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California prisons laws on prisons are […]
California Divorce Laws General summary of California's divorce laws and procedures, such as residency requirements, "no-fault" grounds for divorce, waiting periods, and other topics related to divorce and the crisis of the family structure in California. The introductory entry […]
Principle in California Principle in California: General Overview This section examines the topic of principle in relation to State power in California, and provides background cross-references and a roughly easy treatment of California subjects related to principle, important to this area of […]
California Products Liability This section covers California-specific basic information on products liability and related topics. Many of California's laws on products liability are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California […]
Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory entry covering the protective orders laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of protective orders in California and the criminal statutes enforced in California in connexion with protective orders. This […]
Probate in California Probate and Decedents' Estates Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the probate and decedents' estates laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of probate and decedents' estates in California […]
Property Law Outline in California Recreational Property and Activities Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the recreational property and activities laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of recreational property and […]
Privacy in California Privacy Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the privacy laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of privacy in California and the statutes enforced in California in connexion with privacy. This […]
California Zoning Municipalities in California have the authority (in most cases) to determine which geographical areas can be used for what purposes. Municipalities in California are able to govern many zoning matters, including utility line placement, building types, building dimensions, […]
Legislative Meaning of Presiding The act of managing the proceedings during Floor Session. In the Assembly, the Presiding Officer can be the Speaker, Speaker pro Tempore or any other Assembly Member appointed by the Speaker. In the Senate, the presiding officer can be the President, President […]
Legislative Meaning of Privilege of the Floor Permission given, by the presiding officer, to view the proceedings from the Floor of the Chamber, rather than from the gallery. Members make this request on behalf of relatives, constituents, and guests. See more about California legislative […]
Legislative Meaning of President By the State Constitution, the Lieutenant Governor is also President of the Senate. See more about California legislative definitions (including President ). Resources More information about the California State Legislature California Legislature California […]
Legislative Meaning of Point of Personal Privilege Statement by a member that his or her character or purposes have been impugned and his or her repudiation of the alleged charges. See more about California legislative definitions (including Privilege ). Resources More information about the […]
Legislative Meaning of Press Conference A presentation of information to a group of reporters. Press conferences are frequently held in Room 1190 of the Capitol, the Governor's press room, available to members on a reservation basis (445-4571). See more about California legislative […]
Legislative Meaning of Presiding Officer The member who presides over a legislative Floor Session. In the Assembly, the presiding officer is usually the Speaker pro Tempore (not to be confused with the Speaker). In the Senate, it is a senior Senator designated by the Senate President pro […]
Thirty-Day Provision and the Legislative Process The 30-day waiting period following a bill's introduction before a bill may be heard or acted upon by the Legislature. The waiting period is required by the State Constitution and the Joint Rules, and can be waived by a three-fourths vote […]
Legislative Meaning of President of the Senate The State Constitution designates the Lieutenant Governor as President of the Senate, allowing him to preside over the Senate and cast a vote only in the event of a tie. The Lieutenant Governor's role is largely ceremonial because he has not […]
Legislative Meaning of Previous Question If a member seeks to cut off all further debate on a measure(s), he or she can call the previous question and force the body to vote immediately on the issue. See more about California legislative definitions (including Previous Question ). Resources […]
For California Attorneys: Privileged Witness Statements ( February 2014 ) The problem of applying the work product privilege to recorded witness statements has vexed attorneys for decades. The confusion rests primarily in the distinction between interpretive material that is the product of an […]
For California Attorneys: Taking the Fifth ( November 2013 ) When Lois Lerner – an Internal Revenue Service official at the center of its recent political scandal – was called last May to testify before a House committee investigating allegations that the agency targeted conservative groups […]
For California Attorneys: Whose Pregnancy Is It? ( January 2013 ) Consider this hypothetical personnel issue: One of your employees is pregnant, but she is a surrogate for the intended parents (IPs), both of whom are also your employees. The intended parents entered into their relationship […]
For California Attorneys: Protecting Privileged Communications ( June 2005 ) For many years California case law has provided little guidance on the extent to which parties can share sensitive information in a transactional or nonlitigation environment. As a result, transactional attorneys […]
For California Attorneys: Practice and Procedure There is more information about this subjet in the California legal portal in these entries: State Procedure Privileged Communications Record License Oral Arguments Fifth Amendment Unclean Hands Gang Injunctions Motions
Capitol Press Corps and the Legislative Process Members of the press who are responsible for covering events in the Capitol. Resources See Also Legislative Power Legislative Branch Legislation Executive Branch Legislative Function Popular Searches related with […]
For California Attorneys: Privacy Law There is more information about this subjet in the California legal portal in these entries: Liability Partnership Agreements HIPAA Liability
For California Attorneys: Prejudices of Bias in the Legal Profession There is more information about this subjet in the California legal portal in these entries: Diversity Bias Legal Profession Lawyers Gender Arbitration Elimination of Bias in the Practice of Law in the American Legal […]