California Law

This handbook provides a summary of all of the major provisions of California's Labor Code related to state labor and employment laws (not including workers' compensation or health and safety). The book is intended to be a practical guide for those seeking an overview of the major state statutes under the Labor Code. While it is not an exhaustive treatment of the Labor Code's statutory provisions, there are brief explanations of most of the applicable labor and employment state laws. There is also reference to applicable provisions of the California Code of Regulations.

Consumer Law and Protection in America is the essential plain-language guide to the rules, rights, and remedies that protect buyers in today’s complex marketplace. From deceptive advertising to unfair credit practices, this audiobook explains the real power of consumer law in every state and at the federal level.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, USA TODAY, AND CHICAGO TRIBUNE A masterly work of literary journalism about a senseless murder, a relentless detective, and the great plague of homicide in America NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS...

Jack Wade, a claims adjuster for California Fire and Life Mutual Insurance Company, is one of the best arson investigators around. He's a man who knows fire, who can read the traces it leaves behind like a roadmap. When he's called in to examine an unusual claim, the tracks of the fire tell him...

This primer is an introductory guide to administrative law in California. As a primer, it is meant for those who are getting acquainted with this part of the executive branch of government in the State of California. It serves as an introduction to this topic that readers can build upon.

New York & California Family Law: Complete Rights and Remedies Guide is an indispensable legal reference for attorneys, law students, and self-represented litigants navigating the complexities of family law in America’s two most populous states.

This practical guide is focused on the ethics laws affecting California state government, including the legislative and executive branches, local agency personnel, and lobbyists.

A novel in The L.A. Quartet. Murder, mayhem and dirty cops on the make against the backdrop of anti-communist hysteria in L.A. in 1950. It’s Los Angeles in the new year of 1950. The Communist Scare is heating up. Gangsters vie for control of the town. The Hollywood studios are feuding with the...

In Obsession, John Douglas once again takes us fascinatingly behind the scenes, focusing his expertise on predatory crimes, primarily against women. With a deep sense of compassion for the victims and an uncanny understanding of the perpetrators, Douglas looks at the obsessions that lead to rape...

Norco '80 tells the story of how five heavily armed young men - led by an apocalyptic born-again Christian - attempted a bank robbery that turned into one of the most violent criminal events in US history, forever changing the face of American law enforcement. Part action thriller and part courtroom drama, Norco '80 transports the listener back to the Southern California of the 1970s, an era of predatory evangelical gurus, doomsday predictions, megachurches, and soaring crime rates, with the threat of nuclear obliteration looming over it all.

As I have studied the California Constitution and the relevant sections of the Government Code applicable to the Legislature and its legislative process, I turned to the judicia branch. Why? Because simply knowing what the provisions of the state Constitution and the Government Code are that apply to legislative branch is not sufficient. We also need to know what the courts have said when interpreting these provisions. As a result, I have reviewed dozens of California appellate court decisions that interpret Article IV of the state Constitution and applicable statutory provisions of the ...

This primer is an introductory guide to legislative law in California. As a primer, it is meant for those who are getting acquainted with this part of the legislative branch of government in the State of California. It serves as an introduction to this topic that readers can build upon.

This primer is an introductory guide to government law in California. As a primer, it is meant for those who are getting acquainted with this important part of state government. It serves as an introduction to this topic that readers can build upon.

National bestselling author of APOCALYPSE NEVER skewers progressives for the mishandling of America’s faltering cities. Progressives claimed they knew how to solve homelessness, inequality, and crime. But in cities they control, progressives made those problems worse. Michael Shellenberger has...

As a law enforcement officer, it's essential to have a thorough understanding of search and seizure laws and best practices. That's where our book comes in. Designed specifically for California police officers, this resource offers concise, targeted information in an easy-to-follow checklist format. One of the key benefits of our book is its straightforward writing style and practical layout. Our down-to-earth approach has been praised by officers across the state, who appreciate the ability to quickly find and apply the information they need. But it's not just about accessibility - our ...

As enemies lurk in the shadows, “Tough-but-tender cop Lindsay Boxer” (People) leads the Women’s Murder Club in the high-profile murder investigation of a billionaire San Francisco couple—will Cindy, Claire, Yuki, and Lindsay still be standing when the clock strikes midnight?​ ​ SFPD...

The Yurok Tribe and an Indigenous family share a moving multigenerational story of their fight to undam the Klamath river—the largest river restoration project in history—and save the planet. Includes exclusive audio content! The Water Remembers is the story of Indigenous resistance and an...

Instant New York Times Bestseller! From the world's #1 bestselling author, the Women’s Murder Club goes searching for 26 Beauties—young women missing in San Francisco. SFPD’s Sergeant Lindsay Boxer's best friend, Claire Washburn, is named medical examiner of the year. But an uninvited...

During an intimate dinner party, a cat burglar breaks into the home of A-list actor Marcus Dowling. When his wife walks in on the thief, the situation quickly teeters out of control, leaving an empty safe and a lifeless body. The same night, a woman and her infant child are ruthlessly gunned...

Imagine a killer who thinks, "What is the worst thing anyone has ever done?"--and then goes far beyond it. Now imagine four women --a police detective, an assistant DA, a reporter, and a medical examiner --who join forces as they sidestep their bosses to track down criminals. Known as the...