Residents in the city of Oakland are outraged at prostitutes working their neighborhoods in broad daylight after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill decriminalizing loitering for prostitution. People living in the East 15th Street neighborhood are demanding that city
Something smells like a tax: California Supreme Court says waste management fee may be illegal tax
The California Supreme Court recently held that the City of Oakland’s waste management franchise fees may constitute illegal taxes that fail to meet the state’s constitutional voter approval requirements. Accordingly, the state supreme court upheld the reversal of a trial
Should Contracts Abjure Any Unstated Motivating Purposes?
The City of Oakland was not happy with the decision of the Oakland Raiders football team to move to Las Vegas, Nevada and it was filed a lawsuit alleging that it was a third party beneficiary of the league’s relocation
Getting Local: Oakland Local Ordinances
Employers in California are faced with a myriad of complex federal and state laws. It does not stop there. An employer with employees working in the City of Oakland may also need to comply with local ordinances.
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US Executive Branch Update – August 12, 2022
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.
POTUS’ Schedule*
The President is in South Carolina on vacation and has no public events scheduled.
More About NEPA Reform; It’s Not Just About Renewable Energy
Last month, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf wrote to the Federal Highway Administration, stating that Oakland “is suffering from a crippling housing and homelessness crisis.” Furthermore, she complained that:
Addressing this crisis requires flexibility and creativity. … Federal environmental responsibilities, such
Fintech Legal Report – Week of January 7, 2022
Weekly Fintech Focus
- The CFPB shuts down an online lender for repeated failures related to deceptive marketing claims.
- Some major credit bureaus announce plans to incorporate BNPL installment plans in credit reports.
- FTC Chair Lina Khan provides comments on the
UPS Women Employees File Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Sex Discrimination
UPS Women Discrimination Class Action LawsuitUPS Face Class Action Over Alleged Sexual DiscriminationAccording to a proposed class action lawsuit, UPS has an “old boys’ club” culture in which female employees, particularly those over the age of 40, face systemic
Christmas Is Coming…
With 12 days til Christmas, you’ve still got time to try some internet shopping.Here’s my suggestion of the day: The “No Immigrants No Spice” shirt from Oaklandish. I’m a fan of the plain black tee but there are two
FDA warns Oakland food firm about violations of import regulations
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days