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November 2, 2013 By Alex Vassar

Bear Flag Revolt

Just a FYI for you. The history of the California Bear flag is this; in 1846, soldiers captured Mexico’s military commander for northern California and proclaimed an independent nation, the California Republic. The new republic lasted a few weeks until the land was captured by American forces at the start of Mexican-American War. The original […]

Filed Under: Current Research, Editorial

October 6, 2013 By rick

Wage & Hour Litigation Just Became More Unfair for California Employers

The California Legislature recently passed, and the Governor enacted, Senate Bill 462 by Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) which disrupts the two-way street of fee shifting in wage and hour litigation. SB 462 amends section 218.5 of the California Labor Code to preclude an employer from asking a court to award its reasonable attorney’s fees when it […]

Filed Under: California law, Current Research, Editorial, State Senate, Top Stories

October 4, 2013 By Alex Vassar

What We Fight For

While reading History of the Later Roman Empire, Vol. II by J.B. Bury, I found an interesting story. In 546 AD, the Goths (led by Totila) captured the city of Rome. Not wanting to dedicate the resources required to hold the city (which would require leaving behind a fair part of his forces), Totila planned to […]

Filed Under: Current Research, Editorial

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