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Summary of New California Laws: Effective January 1, 2023 Below are summaries of laws that will be effective post-January 1, 2023.  For further details, see California Legislation 2022. Alerts AB 1314 established an alert system for indigenous people who have gone missing “under unexplained or suspicious circumstances.” Animals SB-856 removes barriers to hunting destructive and…

The state and federal government manage three major disability programs that distribute insurance benefit payments. Each program enforces different eligibility requirements and conditions for disabled individuals. Prospective applicants should understand these differences to decide which program best fits their needs and situation. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal need-based program funded by general tax revenues. It is…

Guidance for New Hires Excerpt from The Florida Bar Journal, Vol. 96, No. 6 (November/December 2022), authored by Giselle Carson, Esq., Corporate Immigration and Compliance attorney with Marks Gray, P.A. The I-9 Guide was also designed by Giselle Carson, Esq.,…

Emerging Land Rights and Partnerships According to California's Indian Tribes and Tribal Communities, there are approximately 110 federally recognized Indian tribes, including several tribes located in California, with approximately 81 groups seeking federal recognition,  see generally the State of California Native American Heritage Commission. In honor of…