Greensheets
The McGeorge Law Review’s annual “Greensheets” issue consists of student-authored pieces discussing the background and legal implications of recently enacted California legislation. The “Greensheets” issue is the most popular issue of the year—and is one of the most widely read issue of any law review in the country by state legislators, judges, and lobbyists. Its purpose is to provide practicing members of the bench and bar a point of reference for what the new legislation does, how it changes the law, and why it may have been enacted. The distinctive academic publication is published annually in the spring.
Students author and edit the pieces, gaining both practical experience and curricular benefits as members of the McGeorge Law Review. In addition to writing, editing, and the possibility of becoming a published author, staff members have the opportunity to network with legislative committees, lobbyists, and policy analysts.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 336: Protecting Minors’ Online Reputations and Preventing Exposure to Harmful Advertising on the Internet
Author: Brian Geremia
Chapter 438: Giving California a Competitive Edge as a Breeders’ Cup Venue
Author: Jacquelyn Loyd
CIVIL
Chapter 58: Disclosure of Medical Information in Pretrial Settlements with Marriage and Family Therapists
Author: Brian Geremia
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Chapter 519: Fortifying California’s Reporters’ Shield
Author: Devina Douglas
EDUCATION
Chapter 85: Providing Greater Protections For Transgender Students
Author: Lara Awad
ELECTIONS
Chapter 280: Streamlined Vote by Mail Procedures for Today’s Majority Voting Method
Author: Anthony Serrao
FAMILY
Chapter 743 Lowers Adoption Costs: More Families Made Whole, More Children Kept Safe
Author: Jacquelyn Loyd
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
Chapter 398: The Highly-Regulated Hemp Marketplace—Economic Powerhouse or Law Enforcement Nightmare?
Author: Anthony Serrao
GOVERNMENT
Chapter 691: Protecting Military Members and Veterans from Employment Discrimination
Author: Lindsay Barnes
Chapter 51: Approval of Tribal-State Gaming Agreements Governing California’s First Off-Reservation Casino
Author: Nicholas Kump
Chapter 11: Expanding Gubernatorial Access to Closed Session Agency Meetings
Author: Megan DeHerrera
HEALTH AND SAFETY
A Breath of Fresh Air: Chapter 292 Implements a Smoke-Free Environment in Foster Care
Author: Lindsay Barnes
Chapter 231: Putting Swap Meet Animal Vendors in the Dog House: Regulating the Sale of Animals at Swap Meets
Author: Robert Binning
LABOR
Chapter 653: Tackling Players’ End-Around the Laws of Their Home States: Restricting Professional Athlete Access to California’s Workers’ Compensation System
Author: Robert Binning
PENAL
Chapter 797: Un-handcuffing Minors from the Gang Life
Author: Dacia Anderson
Chapter 284: Deterring and Paying for Prank 911 Calls That Generate a SWAT Team Response
Author: Eric Brumfield
Chapter 259: Welcome to the 21st Century! Taking Marital Status Out of Rape by Misrepresentation
Author: Michelle Carlson
REVENUE AND TAX
Chapter 546: Preventing Retroactive Taxes on Entrepreneurs
Author: Nicholas Kump
VEHICLE
Driving While Undocumented: Chapter 524 Allows Undocumented Immigrants to Apply for Driver’s Licenses in California
Author: Vallerye Mosquera