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Perspective

Oct. 13, 2010

Choosing a New Attorney General: There's More to It Than Criminal Law

When voting for a new attorney general, factor in the candidate's business, not just criminal, policies. By John H. Sullivan of the Civil Justice Association of California.

By John H. Sullivan

Are jobs and the economy issues in the choice of California's next attorney general? Yes! And here is why.

The attorney general has great power and responsibility when comes to enforcing civil law. Many of these laws help preserve integrity in the business world by reining in enterprises trying to cheat or gain an unfair advantage over competitors. These laws protect consumers of all goods and services - from car part...

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