Settlement in California Good Faith Settlements All litigators need to know the statutory rules governing good faith settlements. By Gilda R. Turitz. She is a partner and litigation practice group leader at Sideman & Bancroft in San Francisco. When one defendant in a multiparty case […]
Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory entry covering the stalking laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of stalking in California and the criminal statutes enforced in California in connexion with stalking. This introductory entry covers […]
Securities in California Investment Securities and Securities Regulation in California: General Overview This entry offers readers with practical insight to the subject of investment securities and securities regulation in California, a general introduction to the legal issues relating to […]
California Seals This section covers California-specific basic information on seals and related topics. Many of California's laws on seals are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California seals laws on seals are created and […]
California Secured Transactions This section covers California-specific basic information on secured transactions and related topics. Many of California's laws on secured transactions are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). […]
California Sexual Assault Laws A summary of California sexual assault (or rape) laws (which prohibit the commission of sexual acts against an unwilling partner, often through force or threat of force) and the concept of "sexual battery," which is elevated to the more-serious charge […]
Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory entry covering the prohibited consensual sexual activity laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of prohibited consensual sexual activity in California and the criminal statutes enforced in California in […]
Sex in California Sex Offenses and Related Crimes Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the sex offenses and related crimes laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of sex offenses and related crimes in California and the […]
California Social Welfare This section covers California-specific basic information on social welfare and related topics. Many of California's laws on social welfare are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California social […]
Securities Law Framework in California Securities Violations Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the securities violations laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of securities violations in California and the statutes […]
California Sheriffs This section covers California-specific basic information on sheriffs and related topics. Many of California's laws on sheriffs are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California sheriffs laws on sheriffs are […]
California Searches This section covers California-specific basic information on searches and related topics. Many of California's laws on searches are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California searches laws on searches are […]
Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory entry covering the securities fraud laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of securities fraud in California and the criminal statutes enforced in California in connexion with securities fraud. This […]
California Searches and Seizures This section covers California-specific basic information on searches and seizures and related topics. Many of California's laws on searches and seizures are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). […]
Separation Agreements in California Prenuptial and Separation Agreements Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the prenuptial and separation agreements laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of prenuptial and separation […]
Securities Law in California Registration of Securities and Brokers; Advertisement of Securities Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory part covering the registration of securities and brokers; advertisement of securities laws of California, with explanations of the […]
California Gun Control Laws This text summarizes gun control laws in California; including information on firearms California legislation and conditions or requirements for gun ownership bans in California. Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory entry covering the gun […]
Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory entry covering the second-degree murder laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of second-degree murder in California and the criminal statutes enforced in California in connexion with second-degree […]
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 […]
California Set-Off This section covers California-specific basic information on set-off and related topics. Many of California's laws on set-off are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). California set-off laws on set-off are […]
California Securities Regulation This section covers California-specific basic information on securities regulation and related topics. Many of California's laws on securities regulation are similar to those of other U.S. states, with some differences (in some cases, minor differences). […]
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Legislative Meaning of Section A portion of the California Codes. The text of these sections are set forth in bills and proposed to be amended, repealed, or aDDed. See more about California legislative definitions (including Section ). Resources More information about the California State […]
Legislative Meaning of Senate The upper house of the California legislature consisting of 40 members elected from districts apportioned on the basis of population, one-half of whom are elected or re-elected every two years for four-year terms. See more about California legislative definitions […]
Legislative Meaning of Sergeant-At-Arms Staff responsible for maintaining order and providing security for legislators. The Chief Sergeant-at-Arms in each house is elected by the members of that house at the beginning of every legislative session. See more about California legislative […]
Legislative Meaning of Secretary of the Senate Principal parliamentarian and record keeper for the Senate, elected by Senators at the beginning of each two-year session. The Senate Secretary and his staff are responsible for publishing the Senate daily and weekly publications. See more about […]
Legislative Meaning of Second Reading File The portion of the Daily File that lists measures that have been reported out of committee and are ready for consideration on the floor. Measures stay on the second reading file for one day before moving to the third reading portion of the File. See […]
Service Providers and the Legislative Process Commercial (for a fee) services that provide direct access or access through electronic mail to the Internet. Resources See Also Legislative Power Legislative Branch Legislation Executive Branch Legislative Function Popular Searches related with […]
Legislative Meaning of Session The period during which the Legislature meets. See more about California legislative definitions (including Session). Resources More information about the California State Legislature California Legislature California New Laws Reports California Law Revision […]
For California Attorneys: Sexual Harassment and the Law ( June 2011 ) When Congress debated Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, no federal law prohibited sexual harassment at work. Just before the legislation passed, a Virginia congressman, hoping to kill the bill, added the word sex to […]
For California Attorneys: Are Settlement Talks Confidential? ( December 2009 ) Lawyers routinely send and receive settlement communications marked Privileged and Confidential Pursuant to California Evidence Code Sections 1152 and 1154. They take solace in the quoted language, certain that […]
For California Attorneys: Taxing Considerations in Settling Cases ( June 2007 ) Even practitioners who have assiduously avoided concentrating on the intricacies of tax law still need to be aware of the possible tax ramifications in case settlements before finalizing them. Luckily, if you keep […]
For California Attorneys: Rules for Sealing Evidence ( April 2005 ) You are representing Small Widget Company (SWC) in a lawsuit against one of its former managers (Manager). SWC claims that Manager has intentionally interfered with its business opportunities. In the course of discovery, […]
For California Attorneys: Rules for Sexual Harassment Training ( March 2005 ) A law that took effect on New Year's Day 2005 requires California employers with 50 or more employees to provide training in sexual harassment prevention to their supervisors by year's end. The law, AB 1825, […]