Judge Upholds Most Sanctuary Laws But Business Concern Mollified
As anticipated here after the hearing on California’s sanctuary state laws were argued in federal court, Judge John A. Mendez offered a split decision upholding the state’s ability to establish sanctuary laws but halting the state’s power to punish businesses for cooperating with federal immigration authorities. The Trump Administration filed suit against three California laws […]
How to Replace the Gas Tax Law if its Repealed
Before the SB1 gas tax, fuel prices in California were already among the highest in the country with State excise taxes at the pump, and State sales tax at the pump, being among the highest in the country. With Californians also bearing the costs associated with compliance with various State environmental regulation laws, Californian’s are […]
What is a Democracy City?
What Is a Democracy City? I’d Love to Hear Your Views Nations have long been considered the first unit of democracy. To say you live in a democracy is to say you live in a democratic nation. But that’s a sentiment that may belong to a different era, when democracy was rapidly expanding. Now its […]
What California’s New Data Privacy Law Means for Marketers
Last week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018. The new law aims to give consumers more control over their personal data, imposes limitations on how data can be shared with third parties, and forewarns harsh penalties for organizations that don’t comply. The sweeping and complex law, to take effect in […]