| Date | Title | Description |
| 18.08.2026 | Photos: Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Appellate Courthouse in Sunnyvale | SUNNYVALE—Justices and court staff from the Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District hosted a special groundbreaking ceremony on August 5 to officially celebrate the start of construction of a new courthouse in Sunnyvale.
Attendees compris... |
| 15.08.2026 | California Rules Guilty Plea Forms Don’t Prove Noncitizens Grasped Deportation Risk | By Clayton Lewis
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| 11.08.2026 | Leadership Perspectives: Judge Steven Jahr on 100 Years of the Judicial Council | In celebration of the council’s 100th anniversary, former California Chief Justices and Judicial Council Administrative Directors offered their perspectives on the importance of the council and its mission to enhance access to justice. Thei... |
| 14.07.2026 | Leadership Perspectives: Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on 100 Years of the Judicial Council | In celebration of the council’s 100th anniversary, former California Chief Justices and Judicial Council Administrative Directors offered their perspectives on the importance of the council and its mission to enhance access to justice. Thei... |
| 01.07.2026 | Chief Justice Calls Jury Service a Cornerstone of the American Judicial System | Outlined in the Declaration of Independence and later guaranteed as a right in the Constitution, jury service stands as one of the cornerstones of the American justice system. A new video featuring California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero... |
| 25.06.2026 | Governor Newsom announces $227 million to combat illicit cannabis activity and protect California communities | The Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program was established in 2016 through the voter-approved Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act. These awards were made across a variety of size-based categories, with all fu... |
| 25.06.2026 | California Courts to Make Language Used in Jury Service More Gender Inclusive | This summer, the California courts are updating language used in jury service materials to be more gender inclusive, like changing the phrase “his or her jury service” to “a person’s jury service.”
The updates help minimize gender bias and ... |
| 16.06.2026 | California Courts Transition to New Traffic Forms TRL-205 and TRL-220 -- Driver Rights Remain Unchanged | GetDismissed Clarifies That Trial by Written Declaration and Trial de Novo Rights Continue Despite Statewide Form Renumbering
LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- California drivers and traffic ticket recipients may notice new f... |
| 08.06.2026 | Leadership Perspectives: Chief Justice Ronald M. George on 100 Years of the Judicial Council | In celebration of the council’s 100th anniversary, former California Chief Justices and Judicial Council Administrative Directors offered their perspectives on the importance of the council and its mission to enhance access to justice. Thei... |
| 04.06.2026 | Photos: Dedication Ceremony for New Courthouse in Santa Rosa | Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero joined judges, court administrators, and locally elected officials on May 29 to commemorate the new Hall of Justice courthouse for the Superior Court of Sonoma County.
“Courthouses should reflect the dignity ... |
| 16.03.2026 | A Reddit Post, An AI Hallucination, And Two Lawyers Who Never Checked Citations Walk Into A Dog Custody Case | We’ve been covering the growing parade of lawyers submitting AI-hallucinated case citations to courts for a while now. It keeps happening, and courts keep having to deal with it. But the pattern is usually the same: a careless attorney uses... |
| 02.03.2026 | 2026 Judicial Demographics Report: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse | Since December 2006:
Number of female justices and judges is up 17.8 percentage points
Percentage of Asian, Black, and Hispanic justices and judges has increased more than 140 percent
For the 20th straight year, California’s judicial bench ... |
| 20.02.2026 | Council Approves Funding for Technology Projects to Improve Services for the Public | SAN FRANCISCO—The Judicial Council at its Feb. 20 meeting approved funding for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County to continue hosting a shared solution that sends automated text message notifications—such as hearing reminders—to court... |
| 09.02.2026 | Save a Trip to the Courthouse: Contest Your Traffic Ticket Online | Thousands of Californians get traffic tickets every year. To contest the ticket, drivers traditionally appear before a judicial officer or submit their case in writing by mail.
A new online tool expanding around the state offers a more conv... |
| 13.10.2025 | Judicial Council Announces 2025 Distinguished Service Award Recipients | The Judicial Council of California today announced three recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes people and organizations for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the administration of justice in ... |
| 01.10.2025 | Q&A with Justice Shama Mesiwala on the Tribal Court-State Court Forum | Justice Shama Mesiwala of the Third Appellate District was appointed co-chair of the Judicial Council's Tribal Court-State Court Forum, effective September 15. Justice Mesiwala has served as a justice on the Third Appellate District since 2... |
| 21.07.2025 | Signature Resolution Welcomes Hon. Ana Maria Luna (Ret.) to Panel of Neutrals | Signature Resolution
Trailblazing judge brings over 40 years of legal and judicial experience to her mediation practice
LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pl... |
| 02.07.2025 | California Courts and Judicial Council Inspire New Generation of Court Leaders | After earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UCLA, Kristina Mooney experienced two new things after graduation: working in a state court (San Bernardino Superior Court) and living in the Inland Empire, a departure from her ho... |
| 23.05.2025 | Council's Tribal Court-State Court Forum Celebrates 15th Anniversary | Watch video on YouTube
The Tribal Court–State Court Forum marked its 15th anniversary this week, a landmark collaboration to establish California tribal and state courts as equal justice partners in serving the state that's home to the most... |
| 12.05.2025 | Right to Be Judged by Your Peers Made Possible by Jurors | Every year in California:
Roughly 10 million people are summoned for jury serviced, or 1 in 4 people statewide
More than 4.5 million people complete jury service, either in-person, on call, or on standby
Around 70% of prospective jurors who... |
| 18.04.2025 | Judicial Council to Consider Updated Court Workload Measures Based on Types of Cases Processed | SAN FRANCISCO—The Judicial Council at its April 25 business meeting will consider revising its model for measuring court workload and assessing trial court staffing needs based on findings from a 2024 time study conducted in 19 courts acros... |
| 14.03.2025 | The Trump Library: A New Chapter in Florida's Political Landscape | The idea of a Trump presidential library in Florida is stirring the pot. It’s a mix of politics, nostalgia, and a dash of controversy. The Sunshine State is eyeing a potential new landmark, but the road ahead is anything but smooth.
Florida... |
| 13.03.2025 | New Recording From Jane Doe Confirms Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter Never Sexually Assaulted Her & Tony Buzbee Pushed Doe To Make False Claims | NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter's legal team announced that ABC News obtained and unveiled a new recording from Jane Doe that confirmed that Carter never sexually assaulted her and that lawyer ... |
| 11.03.2025 | California Courts Helping Nursing Moms by Adding Lactation Spaces | California courts are making a trip to the courthouse a little more comfortable for an important segment of the population: nursing mothers.
The judicial branch recently added 32 new public lactation spaces in courthouses around the state, ... |
| 18.01.2025 | The Legal Battlefield: When Grief Meets Greed in the Courtroom | In a world where justice is often a mirage, a recent court case has illuminated the dark corners of our legal system. It’s a tale of tragedy, defiance, and the relentless pursuit of accountability. The case revolves around King Vanga, a Sta... |
| 18.01.2025 | Bridging the Gap: Nigerian Scientists and the Call for Development | In a world where innovation drives progress, the recent recognition of six Nigerian scientists by President Joe Biden shines a spotlight on the potential of Nigeria’s diaspora. This honor, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists ... |
| 13.01.2025 | Appeals Court: Yes, Suing The Family Of People You Killed In A Car Crash For Defamation Is A SLAPP Suit | This one is from a couple months ago, but I finally had a chance to catch up on some older stories. In late 2023, we wrote about one of the most egregious SLAPP suits we’d ever seen. In a case that seems to defy both law and basic human dec... |
| 02.01.2025 | New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2025 | Cracking Down on Retail Theft
Organized retail theft is permanently codified into California law through AB 1802 and SB 982.
It is now considered a felony to possess over $950 of items obtained through retail theft with the intention to res... |
| 04.12.2024 | How a County Superior Court Partnered With a Tribal Court to Create First Joint-Jurisdiction Court in California | A joint-jurisdiction court in El Dorado County continues to break the school-to-prison cycle for Native American youth. Using restorative justice practices to provide children and parents with achievable goals, the court helps to improve yo... |
| 26.09.2024 | California Native American Day Highlights Support for State's Native Communities | This Friday, California courts will close in observance of the California Native American Day state holiday. But courts are also taking the opportunity to recognize Native American people and celebrate their history in the state. San Bernar... |
| 23.08.2024 | Argentine Attorney's Uber Lawsuit Gets Lift From California Supreme Court | (Subscription required) In a unanimous opinion, the high court said plaintiffs can sue a contract partner for fraudulent concealment if their claims are independent of the parties’ contractual rights and if the conduct in question harms a l... |
| 22.08.2024 | Supreme Court will review whether a wrongful death claim should be arbitrated | The court granted review in Holland v. Silverscreen Healthcare. The belatedly published Second District, Division Two, Court of Appeal opinion held the plaintiff parents’ claim for the wrongful death of their son had to be arbitrated becaus... |
| 16.08.2024 | California Supreme Court curtails controversial worker protection law | In a unanimous ruling, the court said thousands of hospital employees at Alameda Health System are not protected by state laws requiring daily meal and rest breaks for private employees. And in the same ruling, the justices said the Private... |
| 15.08.2024 | Judicial Council Announces 2024 Distinguished Service Award Recipients | The Judicial Council of California today announced three recipients of its 2024 Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes people and organizations for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the administration of justice in ... |
| 12.08.2024 | Q&A: Generative Artificial Intelligence and the California Judicial Branch | In her 2024 State of the Judiciary address, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero set her sights on generative artificial intelligence as a major priority for the California judicial branch.
“Society, government, and, therefore, our court system ... |
| 07.08.2024 | California Chief Justice to Dedicate New Riverside County Courthouse in Menifee: August 23 | What: California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero will join judges and staff from the Superior Court of Riverside County to officially commemorate the opening of the new Menifee Justice Center. The new courthouse opened for business July 8, ... |
| 06.08.2024 | Man’s death sentence upheld in rape and murder of woman on East Bay trail | The justices upheld Frazier’s convictions and death sentence on a 5-2 vote, rejecting defense arguments that prosecutors were wrongly allowed to dismiss a juror who said he opposed capital punishment but might be able to vote for a death se... |
| 17.07.2024 | Mission Critical Partners Names Heather Pettit Vice President of Court Technologies | Mission Critical Partners Has Named Heather Pettit Vice President of Court Technologies
Pettit will provide subject-matter expertise concerning the assessment, acquisition, design, and implementation of a wide variety of solutions for court... |
| 24.06.2024 | Doctor's recommendation does not bar patient's lawsuit over device -California top court | The California Supreme Court, in a unanimous opinion on Thursday by Justice Joshua Groban, revived a lawsuit against Somatics, the maker of an electroshock therapy device, by a woman who said she suffered brain damage after it was used to t... |
| 21.06.2024 | Attorney General Bonta: Supreme Court’s Decision Correctly Denies Violent Abusers Access to Guns | OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today released the following statement after the Supreme Court in United States v. Rahimi reversed a lower court decision that would have endangered domestic violence victims and put guns into... |
| 15.05.2024 | Signature Resolution Welcomes Hon. Keri G. Katz (Ret.) to Panel of Neutrals | Signature Resolution
Judge Katz brings over 37 years of extensive experience in a wide range of civil matters
LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to an... |
| 13.05.2024 | Right to Be Judged by Your Peers Not Possible Without Jurors | Every year in California:
Nearly 12 million people are summoned for jury service, or 1 in 4 people statewide
More than 4.5 million people complete jury service, either in-person, on call, or standby
Approximately 98,000 are sworn in as tria... |
| 10.05.2024 | Judicial Council to Get Update on Generative AI and Potential Impact on California Courts | SAN FRANCISCO—The Judicial Council at its May 17 business meeting will receive an update on opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in the courts.
Earlier this year, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero asked Ad... |
| 16.04.2024 | Signature Resolution Welcomes Hon. Peter H. Kirwan (Ret.) to Panel of Neutrals | Signature Resolution
Former Santa Clara County Superior Court judge brings extensive legal expertise in a wide range of civil matters
LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute re... |
| 21.03.2024 | Online Tool to Request Reductions to Traffic Tickets Continues to Expand Throughout California | Just a few years ago, asking for a reduction in the amount of a traffic ticket meant filing a request in person at the courthouse or even appearing before a judge. But a new online tool offered by a growing number of California courts is no... |
| 15.03.2024 | Judge Marla O. Anderson to Retire from Bench, Judicial Council Leadership | Judge Marla O. Anderson today announced she will retire on April 30, after serving nearly 30 years as a judge in Monterey County and a decade as a member of the Judicial Council of California, including representing the council in the Capit... |
| 11.03.2024 | Latina Judges Are Making History — But Remain Vastly Underrepresented in the Judiciary | During the Biden administration, we have celebrated the confirmation of incredible Latina judges committed to equal justice, including civil rights lawyers and public defenders.
You just read: Latina Judges Are Making History — But Remain V... |
| 08.03.2024 | Chief Justice Announces Application Period Open for Civic Learning Awards | California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2024 Civic Learning Awards. Now in its 12th year, and co-sponsored by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, the awar... |
| 02.03.2024 | Governor Newsom Releases 2023 Judicial Appointment Data | Published: Mar 01, 2024
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today released judicial applicant and appointee data for the administration’s judicial appointments.
Since taking office in 2019 through 2023, Governor Newsom made 445 judicial appo... |
| 26.02.2024 | Why does California elect local judges? | California’s method of selecting judges depends on the court level: For the higher level state Supreme Court and appeals courts, the governor appoints judges, sometimes based on the recommendation of a State Bar commission. They must be con... |
| 23.02.2024 | Commentary | California court ruling could crack down on tactics to slow or block construction | This month, a state appellate court delivered a ruling that, if not overturned by the state Supreme Court, would make it much more difficult to use CEQA to stop projects that conform to local zoning laws.
You just read: Commentary | Califor... |
| 30.11.2023 | Bringing Awareness to Violence in Tribal Communities | Research has found that Native Americans experience a per capita rate of violence twice that of the U.S. resident population, and that female Native Americans are murdered at ten times the national average. In addition, murder is the third ... |
| 16.08.2023 | Tribal casinos and card rooms set to escalate dispute in Sacramento | A longtime conflict between tribal casinos and operators of card rooms, gambling establishments that offer card games like poker, is gaining steam again as state legislators return to session.
Driving the news: Senate Bill 549 would give tr... |
| 22.07.2023 | The Fullman Firm Wins Court of Appeal Decision Protecting Consumers from Unethical Debt Collectors | Fullman Firm works toward making a positive impact in the lives of people who are facing financial challenges. IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- Fullman Firm, a leading provider of debt settlement and con... |
| 21.07.2023 | Pretrial Programs Released More Defendants Before Trial, Decreased Rearrest Rates | SAN FRANCISCO—The Judicial Council at its July 21 business meeting received the final report on California’s pretrial pilot program showing its overall positive effect on courts, defendants, and the public. Those positive outcomes included ... |
| 16.06.2023 | Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal | The webcast can be viewed live starting at 10:00 a.m. here.
SAN FRANCISCO—The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing on June 23 starting at 10 a.m. in the Supreme Court Courtroom—located on the fourth floor of 350 Mc... |
| 15.06.2023 | Judicial Branch Celebrates First Juneteenth State Holiday | On Monday, June 19, 2023, the judicial branch will join Californians in celebrating Juneteenth as a state holiday for the first time.
Juneteenth became a California state holiday this year, requiring courts be closed in observance of this d... |
| 30.05.2023 | Charles Manson cult follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled, appeals court rules | A California appeals court said Tuesday that Leslie Van Houten, who participated in two killings at the direction of cult leader Charles Manson in 1969, should be let out of prison on parole.
The appellate court's ruling reverses an earlier... |
| 08.05.2023 | Jurors Ensure Fundamental Right to Be Judged by Your Peers | Each year, millions of Californians serve their communities and uphold the fundamental American ideal of the right to a trial by jury. Juror Appreciation Week is one way the California courts thank these citizens for fulfilling their obliga... |
| 11.04.2023 | Getting more attached to a petition for review | Now, under rule 8.504(b)(4) & (5), the only documents that must be attached or bound to a petition for review are the Court of Appeal opinion or order of which review is sought. The proposal would add a new subdivision (6) that states, ... |
| 01.03.2023 | Survey Results: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse | For the 17th straight year, California’s judicial bench has grown more diverse, according to new data released by the Judicial Council.
As of December 31, 2022, responding female judicial officers constitute 39.9% of judicial officers acros... |
| 14.02.2023 | Why You Should Request a Legal Consultation After an Accident | Share
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| 25.01.2023 | Attorney General Bonta: Gun Violence Restraining Orders Can Save Lives | California has strong laws to remove guns from dangerous individuals when red flags are present
LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a public safety alert reminding Californians of the strong laws in place to tem... |
| 21.01.2023 | Commission to Consider Appointment to Third District Court of Appeal | SAN FRANCISCO—The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing on Feb. 14 starting at 2 p.m. in the Supreme Court Courtroom—350 McAllister Street in San Francisco—to consider the appointment of Judge Shama Hakim Mesiwala t... |
| 20.01.2023 | Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Help Courts Implement CARE Act | SAN FRANCISCO— The council at its January 20 business meeting agreed to allocate state funding designated to help courts implement the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act. The act allows specified adults to petition a... |
| 17.01.2023 | The CARE Act | The Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act authorizes specified adult persons to petition a civil court to create a voluntary CARE agreement or a court-ordered CARE plan which includes treatment, housing support and othe... |
| 12.01.2023 | US Supreme Court Refuses To Hear CA Car Buyers’ Rights Case Against TD Bank, Keeps Access to Lawyers Who Sue Car Dealers | Auto Fraud Legal Center - Suing California Car Dealers Who Cheat
US Supreme Court refuses TD Bank's appeal of CA ruling that holds them liable for bad acts of car dealers including attorney fees, keeping door open for needy.
Our clients are... |
| 16.12.2022 | Recommendations for Conducting Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases | SAN FRANCISCO— The Judicial Council at its Dec. 2 business meeting received a report with recommendations on how courts can use remote proceedings in civil cases while also providing equal access to the process for all participants.
Enacted... |
| 16.12.2022 | 2022 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California | The California judicial branch ended its temporary COVID-19 emergency rules just a few months into 2022, as courts around the state worked to restore and maintain access to justice amid the continuing pandemic. But as 2023 approaches, Calif... |
| 15.12.2022 | No way out: Why a mentally disabled man was jailed nine years awaiting a murder trial that never happened | In summary
Lorenzo Mays, who is intellectually disabled, spent years lost in a criminal justice system in California that too often fails people with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
Eight years, 9 months, 24 days.
That’s how ... |
| 10.12.2022 | Tiempo robado: retratos de californianos que viven a través de sus reclamos por robo de salarios | EN RESUMEN
Este ensayo fotográfico documenta el costo de la lucha que enfrentan los trabajadores que han presentado denuncias de robo de salarios en California.
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Horas extras no pagadas. Trabajando durante las p... |
| 10.12.2022 | Stolen Time: Portraits of Californians living through wage theft claims | In summary
This photo essay documents the toll of the fight for workers who have made wage theft claims in California.
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Unpaid overtime. Working through meal breaks. Stolen tips. Being told to show up to work at... |
| 05.12.2022 | Former chief deputy clerk to head California appeals court office | News Release
Acting Administrative Presiding Justice Ronald Robie has announced the appointment of Colette Bruggman as clerk/executive officer of the Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Bruggman, currently the... |
| 02.12.2022 | Governor and Legislature to Receive Working Group Recommendations for Conducting Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases | SAN FRANCISCO— The Judicial Council at its Dec. 2 business meeting received a report with recommendations on how courts can use remote proceedings in civil cases while also providing equal access to the process for all participants.
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| 01.12.2022 | Judicial Council to Receive Report on Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases | SAN FRANCISCO— The council at its Dec. 2 business meeting will receive a report on how courts can use remote proceedings in civil cases while also providing equal access to the process for all participants. Data collected over a period of s... |
| 24.10.2022 | In the 1950s, thousands of Native American children were placed in Mormon homes for 'racial assimilation.' Now, experts fear an upcoming Supreme Court ruling could allow that to happen again. | News Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.
Voices of Color In the 1950s, thousands of Native American children were placed in Mormon homes for 'racial assimilation.' Now, e... |
| 11.10.2022 | Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal in Santa Ana | Public documents are available here.
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today unanimously confirmed the appointment of Judge Thomas Delaney as associate just... |
| 22.09.2022 | California Courts to Honor California Native American Day | This Friday, state judicial branch and local court employees will be the first public workers to celebrate “California Native American Day” as an official holiday.
California Native American Day became an official judicial holiday thanks to... |
| 22.09.2022 | Judicial Mentorship Program for Appellate Courts Goes Statewide | A new judicial mentoring program is expanding statewide, after the success of a pilot program led by San Francisco’s First District Court of Appeal to help recruit qualified and diverse future candidates to California’s appellate courts.
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| 12.09.2022 | Casinos, Native American tribes, and Major League Baseball are betting the most money ever on 2 competing California ballot initiatives. Neither Democrats or Republicans seem to care. | California voters will face two sports betting propositions on the ballot this fall. Kathryn Scott Osler/The Denver Post via Getty Image
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| 24.08.2022 | Judicial Council Announces 2022 Distinguished Service Award Recipients | The Judicial Council of California today announced five recipients of its 2022 Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes people and organizations for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the administration of justice in C... |
| 27.07.2022 | Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye announces that she will not seek re-election | San Francisco—Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye today announced that she will not seek re-election as Chief Justice of California in the November 2022 general election. She will conclude her current term of office on January 1, 2023, aft... |
| 09.05.2022 | Jurors Play Key Role in Justice System | Each year, millions of Californians serve their communities and put into practice a fundamental American ideal of justice: the right to trial by jury. Juror Appreciation Week is one way the California courts thank these citizens for fulfill... |
| 04.02.2022 | Court sides with San Diego developer: Certain housing projects are exempt from local restrictions | A court case involving a new apartment complex going up in Bankers Hill might have statewide implications for builders that include subsidized units in their projects.
A state appeals court ruled last month that the new luxury 525 Olive bui... |
| 26.01.2022 | Potential Biden Supreme Court pick Leondra Kruger known as moderate in California | January 26, 20229:20 PM UTCLast Updated ago
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| 25.01.2022 | Faith Can’t Abrogate a Contract | The California Court of Appeal has opened a new front in the legal war over religious exemptions. In Bixler v. Church of Scientology, the court ruled in favor of former members of the church who allege that they were raped by a church agent... |
| 24.01.2022 | Trial Court Failed To Properly Assess Fairness Of PAGA Settlement | Moniz v. Adecco USA, Inc., 72 Cal. App. 5th 56 (2021)
Rachel Moniz filed a PAGA notice with the Labor Workforce and Development Agency ("LWDA") and a subsequent lawsuit alleging that Adecco, her former employer, maintained and imp... |
| 10.01.2022 | Pokémon Go-obsessed LA police officers ignored robbery to catch a Snorlax | Two LAPD officers ignored a call for backup in favor of trying to catch ‘em all in Pokémon Go, according to recently published court documents.
The officers — Louis Lozano and Eric Mitchell — were subsequently fired for their transgression,... |
| 13.12.2021 | California Court Of Appeal Provides Guidance, And Creates A Split, On Critical PAGA Issues | On November 30, 2021, the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, issued an important opinion in Moniz v. Adecco USA, Inc., __ Cal. App. 5th __ (2021), which will impact employers facing PAGA lawsuits. Moniz clarified several critical is... |
| 24.09.2021 | Grubhub : Ninth Circuit Reversed Grubhub's Victory On Independent Contractor Classification In Light Of The Retroactive Application Of Dynamex | On Monday, the Ninth Circuit vacated a judgment for Grubhub, Inc. and against a former food delivery driver,
Raef Lawson, who claimed that he was misclassified as an independent contractor when he performed food delivery services. Lawson ha... |
| 30.06.2021 | Trans people can pay hundreds of dollars and face questions about genital surgery to update their IDs | It can cost $750 and take months for trans people to legally change their names and gender markers. Some states prohibit legal gender changes or require proof of costly transition surgery.
In Maryland, a group helps trans people pay fees an... |
| 24.06.2021 | Everything You Need to Know About Conservatorships in California Amid Britney Spears' Heartbreaking Hearing: 'I Want My Life Back' | June 24, 2021 6 min read
It was tough to read and even tougher to listen to as superstar Britney Spears shocked the world by finally voicing her side of the story for the first time in 13 years amid a conservatorship battle.
A shaken yet st... |
| 12.03.2021 | GovQA’s Industry-first Video Redaction Capabilities Tackle Video Evidence Challenges in Wake of Recent California Rulings | GovQA has a proven track record for assisting agencies in complying with public records laws, speeding the release of public records at a reduced cost, and addressing the growing demand for accountability
WOODRIDGE, Ill. (PRWEB) March 12, 2... |
| 09.03.2021 | Apple : Failing To Take Proper Precautions, Hooked Media Lets Trade Secret Misappropriation Claim Off The Hook | Late last year, a California appellate court reaffirmed longstanding principles that have important lessons for employers hoping to prevent their employees from taking trade secrets with them if they leave to work for a competitor.
In Hooke... |
| 22.12.2020 | The Smart Path To Crafting Your New Identity After Divorce | You have an important decision to make post-divorce - how will you identify yourself going forward?getty |
| 03.11.2020 | CA ballot measure that keeps gig workers as independent contractors passes | Uber, Lyft, Instacart and DoorDash — the major backers of California’s Proposition 22 — are getting their way. The proposition, which will keep gig workers classified as independent contractors, is projected to pass. The Associated Press ca... |
| 03.11.2020 | California’s Prop 25 would replace cash bail with algorithms, but questions around fairness and transparency remain | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
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| 03.11.2020 | California’s Prop 25 would replace cash bail with algorithms, but questions around fairness and transparency remain | As a California voter, I know state propositions can be confusing. Despite good intentions, if you don’t read carefully and do your research, you can make decisions you come to regret, and a great example of this is Proposition 25.
A “no” v... |
| 23.10.2020 | Appeals court rules against Uber, Lyft in California driver fight | More On: uber
Uber and Lyft drop mask requirements after court ruling Letters to the Editor — April 17, 2022 Uber 'taking advantage' of unsafe NYC with astronomical fares: outraged riders 'Shooting surge pricing': Uber, Lyft accused of uppi... |
| 23.10.2020 | A California appeals court unanimously upheld a ruling that Uber and Lyft must reclassify their drivers as employees under the state's gig work law | A California appeals court on Thursday unanimously upheld a lower court ruling requiring Uber and Lyft to reclassify their drivers as employees under the state's gig work law, AB-5.
The ruling doesn't kick in immediately, however, leaving i... |
