You know what they say: new year… new laws. OK maybe only lawyers say that, but still, it’s true. From laws related to drinking in public, to a ban on certain mandated meetings (who doesn’t love that?), to more stringent criminal laws, here are some of the most important new California laws you need to know as we move into
Read moreWelcome to the “Best Voter Guide Ever” for the March 2024 Primary Election in California Our “Best Voter Guide Ever” (self-awarded title) is back! We aim to prepare you to be a properly informed voter – as painlessly as possible. On March 5, or that is, by March 5, California voters will have the opportunity to mail in or cast
Read moreWhat are the Rules Regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) Relief for California Renters? The state of California has passed various rent relief programs and laws to protect tenants during the Covid-19 pandemic. Most recent is the Tenant Relief Act – SB91, which created the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. These rules modify the standard rules for tenants, which you can find at our Guide
Read moreSay Hello To Your New Laws, California Now that the election is (mercifully) finally over, and the California Secretary of State has certified the results today, we will have 5 new laws in California. This is because 5 of the ballot propositions were approved by over 50% of voters. Per state law, the ballot propositions that passed take effect on
Read moreWelcome to the Best Voter Guide Ever for the November 2020 Election in California! This election, like the whole year, seems to have been going forever. Mercifully, both are finally coming to an end. While the presidential race is insane enough that it gets most of the attention, most of us already know who we are going to vote for
Read moreNote: In general, the content on Law Soup is presented in a neutral, straightforward way. This is an opinion piece, and as such, contains my opinions! Ever heard of a Rube Goldberg machine? It’s a concept meaning an unnecessarily complicated system. And wow, is the new legal framework for determining who is a freelancer in California unnecessarily complicated! For
Read moreThe 33 New California Laws for 2020 that You Need to Know From new statewide rent control, to new limits on police use of deadly force, to an increase in the minimum wage, to a new requirement to have health insurance, and so much more, Californians will see some major changes and updates to the laws in 2020. Did you
Read moreWhat’s the Deal with the New California Gig Worker Law (AB5)? A change is coming to freelancers and other workers in California, affecting a broad spectrum of people, including writers, designers, cosmetologists, and Uber/Lyft drivers. Some people are pleased with it, others… not so much. It’s a new state law taking effect in January 2020, known as AB5 (Assembly Bill
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“We The People” of California (specifically, those who voted) have created some new laws and government programs, and rejected others, in the November 2018 election. The ballot measures that passed will go into effect soon (except for those that specify a different effective date). How soon, you ask? December 19, 2018, to be specific. (Based on a proposition that passed
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Hello, and welcome to the November 2018 California election edition of Most Fun Voter Guide Ever! Being an informed voter is hard, but until we institute some sort of delegative democracy, it’s your full responsibility. So stop complaining and start reading, and then, of course, get on with the whole voting thing. As usual, we will give you the most
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