Legal Briefs, Essays by John Russo
Legal Briefs is a series of essays by City Attorney John Russo to update
the community on key projects, major initiatives and important legal developments
in the Office of the City Attorney.
March 2008, Volume 8, Number 2 Foreclosures
Bringing Illegal Evictions to Oakland
February 2008, Volume 8, Number 1 Foreclosure
Crisis Demands Action from Sacramento
September 2007, Volume 7, Number 3 Cleaning
Up After Waste Management
June 2007, Volume 7, Number 2 Debunking
George Will's Attack on Oakland's Anti-Harassment Policies with Mr.
Will's column
March 2007, Volume 7, Number 1 City
of Oakland Lawsuit Against the Oakland Housing Authority: Everyone
Deserves a Decent Place to Live
November 2006, Volume 6, Number 5 Proposition
90 - A Trojan Horse for California
October 2006, Volume 6, Number 4 Oak
to Ninth Referendum - An Accounting of the Facts
July 2006, Volume 6, Number 3 Instant
Runoff Voting - A Step Towards A Healthier Democracy
April 2006 Volume 6, Number 2 Good
Neighbor Liquor Stores Mean Good Business
January 2006 Volume 6, Number 1
GARAMENDI RECTIFIES ZIP CODE PROFILING IN AUTO INSURANCE INDUSTRY AND
BENEFITS ALL GOOD DRIVERS
August 2005 Volume 5, Number 4 LEAVING
US NO CHOICE: OAKLAND'S LAWSUIT AGAINST CALTRANS
July 2005 Volume 5, Number 3
DON'T TURN BACK THE
CLOCK ON WOMEN'S HEALTH & EQUAL PROTECTION- co-authored opinion
piece on significance of the new Supreme Court Justice.
June 2005 Volume 5, Number 2
WHY THE RIDERS
SETTLEMENT WAS GOOD FOR OAKLAND- An accurate account of conditions
that led to settlement of the Riders lawsuit in light of the second mistrial
for the criminal case.
March 2005 Volume 5, Number 1
THE GOOD, THE BAD &
THE EXCELLENT- Recent updates on key lawsuits that impact Oakland
December 2004 Volume 4, Number 8
LET THE SUN
SHINE IN - Passage of Proposition 59 - Leading the Way for the Legislature
California Voters Support Sunshine Amendment to State Constitution
October 2004 Volume 4, Number 7
TIME FOR SACRAMENTO TO
KICK THEIR HABIT -How Proposition 1A will Protect Vital Services in
Our Communities
September 2004 Volume 4, Number 6
A POTENT DOSE OF DEMOCRACY
How Proposition 59 Would Strengthen Local Government
July 2004 Volume 4, Number 5 CITY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE "COMMUNITY REPORT CARD" WINS NATIONAL AWARD
May 2004 Volume 4, Number 4THE
GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY --A Report Card on Liquor Stores in Oakland
April 2004 Volume 4, Number 3
WHY CALIFORNIA SHOULD
BE THE TRUE SUNSHINE STATE:
The Importance of Open Government to Local Democracy
March 2004 Volume 4, Number 2
WHAT IF THE CUSTOMER
ISN'T RIGHT?
February 2004 Volume 4, Number 1
PATRIOT ACT - Forgoing
Liberty for Safety?
December 2003 Volume 3, Number 6
SHINING LIGHT ON OAKLAND CITY GOVERNMENT
Program facilitates access to public records and enhances community participation
November 2003 Volume 3, Number 5
GOOD
NEWS ITEMS
June 2003 Volume 3, Number 4
CAR
INSURANCE RATES AMOUNT TO "POSTAL PROFILING"
May 2003 Volume 3, Number 3
RED
STAR YEAST SHUTTERS ITS DOORS Neighborhood Law Corps Helps West Oakland
Community Win a Long-Fought Environmental Victory
April 2003 Volume 3, Number 2
OAKLAND
MERCHANTS PLEDGE PARTNERSHIP OVER PROFIT
January 2003 Volume 3, Number 1
WILLIAMS'
ENERGY SETTLEMENT
October2002 Volume 2, Number 5
KEEPING
THE SUNSHINE ON OAKLAND
July2002 Volume 2, Number 4
LANDMARK
ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING ORDINANCE UPHELD IN COURT
Oakland Becomes First City in America to Defeat Lending Industry Challenge
May 2002 Volume 2, Number 3
LAW IN SERVICE
OF THE PUBLIC:
The Influence of Law and Politics in Shaping Oakland's History
April 2002 Volume 2, Number 2
OAKLAND SUES
ENERGY COMPANIES FOR CONSPIRACY AND CORRUPTION
February 2002 Volume 2, Number 1
NEIGHBORHOOD
LAW CORPS ATTORNEYS READY TO HIT THE STREETS
November 2001 Volume 1, Number 4
OAKLAND
LAUNCHES POWERFUL CAMPAIGN TO PUNISH HATE CRIMES
August 2001 Volume 1, Number 3
NEW MEETING RULES STIFLE THE
SPIRIT OF OPEN GOVERNMENT
May 2001 Volume 1, Number 2
FERC IS SHIRKING ITS FUNDAMENTAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
March 2001 Volume 1, Number 1
A CENTURY OF WILLFUL NEGLIGENCE
How the Lead Paint Industry Has Poisoned America’s Children
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