Will The “C” Question Destroy The Democratic Party?
A simple request from the Trump Justice Department to the Census Bureau to add a single question to the 2020 federal census is causing a huge uproar among liberal and Democratic groups because it could have a devastating political impact for Democrats in the next decade. This is the “C” question: are you a citizen […]
Oprah Jumps Ahead of the California Presidential Candidates Parade–At Least for a Day.
Now we are hearing about another Californian for president—Oprah Winfrey. With the nation-state of California in stiff opposition to the man in the Oval Office, a number of Californians are considering a move across the country to the White House. Presidential chatter for Oprah Winfrey ramped up yesterday following her Golden Globe speech including this print […]
Arbitration Agreements and NDAs Are Not the Same
Arbitration agreements and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) have recently been in the news due to the sexual harassment scandals involving politicians in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, as well as members of the media and Hollywood moguls. Readers should be aware that these agreements are two separate and distinct types of legal documents, yet both are being […]
New Eyes on LA Economy
The Greater LA region is a real tapestry of economic activity and diversity, with industries ranging from satellites to salsa, digital media to automotive design, lifesciences to logistics, and frankly there’s no place like it. That’s why we are thrilled at Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to welcome a new Chief Economist, Steven Banks […]
It’s Janus in February
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the Janus v AFSCME case on February 26, with a decision scheduled to be announced in June. If successful, it would free public employees in 22 states from having to pay any money to a union as a condition of employment. Many union leaders are beside themselves with the thought that […]