The controversial PG&E bailout law passed in 2019 reveals much about the pitfalls of policymaking when deep corporate interests are at play. AB 1054 brought together regulatory failure, legal ethics breaches, and perceived neglect of public welfare for private gain. The opaque process cast a pall over victims’ rights, taxpayer protections, and incentives guiding California’s…
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The RICO Act: A Brief Overview The Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, commonly known as the RICO Act, was established in the 1970s primarily to combat organized crime. Originally designed to target the mafia, it has since been utilized in various cases, ranging from white-collar crimes to political conspiracies. With 33 states adopting RICO…
Continue reading ›The California Public Records Act (CPRA) provides individuals the right to access public records held by state and local agencies. Enacted in 1968, the CPRA aims to foster transparency and help the public stay informed about government activities. This article explains how to leverage public records requests to get information under the CPRA. Making Public…
Continue reading ›“Patent pending” is a term used to indicate that a patent application has been filed but provisional patent applications is still under review. It serves as a notice to the public that the invention is in the process of being examined for potential patent protection. While awaiting a decision on provisional patent application, inventors can…
Continue reading ›Divorce mediation has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional divorce litigation. In mediation, you and your spouse work with a neutral third party to negotiate the terms of your divorce, rather than leaving decisions in the hands of lawyers and judges. Mediation can save time, money, and emotional anguish compared to a lengthy court…
Continue reading ›Workers’ compensation provides medical, disability, and other benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries and illnesses. This article provides an in-depth overview of California workers’ compensation law and the benefits available to injured workers in the state. Overview of Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides cash benefits, medical care, and…
Continue reading ›70 years after the medical research community unethically took human cells from Henrietta Lacks without obtaining consent when she had visited Johns Hopkins Hospital for cervical cancer, her descendants have finally settled with a biotech company that they accused of profiting from the cell line. This case highlights significant violations of biomedical ethics, particularly the principles of…
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Continue reading ›California Zero Bail Policy County of Los Angeles, California. Individuals accused of criminal offenses will no longer be required to pay for bail; instead defendants will be released with zero bail for misdemeanor, and non violent felony offenses in the county of Los Angeles, California, effectively reinstating the zero bail policy. The Los Angeles Police…
Continue reading ›Introduction Is Drunk Sex Considered Rape Under California Law? There is often confusion around intoxication and consent when it comes to sexual assault laws in California. With alcohol frequently involved in incidents of date rape and campus sexual assault, a key question arises: At what point is someone too drunk to legally consent to sex?…
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