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Collateral Consequences of Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings in California – A Handbook for Juvenile Law Practitioners

A Pacific Juvenile Defender Center Publication Everything You Need to Know About Adverse Results of a Juvenile Arrest, Prosecution, or Adjudication in California Collateral Consequences of Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings in California: A Handbook for Juvenile Law Practitioners ... Read more from the original source: Collateral Consequences of Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings in California – A Handbook for Juvenile Law...

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    Jan

California – Assembly changes mind and passes three-strikes legislation

The Sacramento Bee - January 31, 2012 One day after turning thumbs down, the Assembly today passed legislation that would ask voters to alter California’s “three strikes” criminal sentencing law. Assembly Bill 327, approved by a vote of ... Go here to see the original: California – Assembly changes mind and passes three-strikes legislation

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California – Riverside County workers launch one-day strike

The Los Angeles Times – January 31, 2012 Thousands of Riverside County workers have launched a one-day strike to protest the pension cuts imposed on employees after contract negotiations reached an impasse late last year. Members of ... Read the original here: California – Riverside County workers launch one-day strike

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Are You Legally Required to Translate?

If you operate your business in a multi-lingual community, you've probably had difficulty communicating with customers and employees. In these situations, a multi-lingual staff can be quite useful. But is it mandatory? Are businesses legally required to translate for employees and customers? Or is doing so merely a kind gesture? As with most situations, it depends. Title VI...

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    Jan

How OT Pay Issues Cost a Company $99 Million

Swiss drug company Novartis AG has settled its overtime lawsuit for $99 million . The Novartis settlement comes after 6 years of litigation. The settlement will cover more than 7,700 of the company's former and current sales representatives . The plaintiffs alleged the company denied them overtime pay. Novartis, meanwhile, said their sales representatives should be considered "exempt"...

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    Jan

Third NRA Hunting Show Draws Rave Reviews

Third NRA Hunting Show Draws Rave Reviews The rest is here: Third NRA Hunting Show Draws Rave Reviews

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  • 30
    Jan

California – The Life Cycle of Legislation – Flow Chart and Details

Use this link to download the PDF chart: California-Legislative-Life-Cycle Link: California – The Life Cycle of Legislation – Flow Chart and Details

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    Jan

Employers Must Post Job-Related Injuries Summary by Feb. 1

The CalChamber is reminding employers that they must post a summary of job-related injuries and illnesses from 2011 at their place of business by... Read the rest here: Employers Must Post Job-Related Injuries Summary by Feb. 1

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How to Deduct Coffee, Donuts as Biz Expenses

Coffee and donuts are somewhat common workplace perks. But for small business owners, those simple daily indulgences can also add up to a significant tax deduction. American workers spend on average about $1,000 a year on coffee , a new survey finds, according to Reuters. But if you're picking up the tab to keep your workers content, your...

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    Jan

Making Poisonous Plants and Seeds Safe and Palatable: Canola Now, Cannabis Next?

ScienceDaily (Jan. 27, 2012) - Every night millions of people go to bed hungry. New genetic technology can help us feed the world by making inedible seeds more edible, researchers say. Read this article: Making Poisonous Plants and Seeds Safe and Palatable: Canola Now, Cannabis Next?

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