At the Supreme Court’s conference yesterday, a double one, there were no straight grants (the second conference in a row without one), but there were some petition denials of note and a handful of grant-and-holds.
Homeless individuals suffering from mental health or substance abuse issues who commit minor crimes can now have their cases dropped if they complete a social services regimen. Launched by the City this week, STEP Court -- which holds sessions overseen by …
To keep more police on patrols, law enforcement groups would like officers to spend less time in court. Legislation would allow non-sworn community service officers to testify in preliminary hearings instead of police.
(Subscription required) 9th Circuit Judge Lucy H. Koh, an appointee of President Joe Biden, ruled that the city’s new arguments, raised on appeal, were waived because they did not raise them before U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu of Oakland.
(Subscription required) California’s judicial branch would get $5.2 billion under Newsom's proposal — compared to the $5.3 billion earmarked in January 2023.
(Subscription required) California’s famously unified Supreme Court issued only three nonunanimous opinions in 2023, setting what appears to be an all-time record for agreement on the high court, according to a legal research nonprofit.
The Supreme Court should let the Ninth Circuit know by early March whether it will answer the questions. It usually says “yes.” The Supreme Court has granted 20 of the last 22 Ninth Circuit requests for help with California law issues, dating back to July …
The ground-floor courtrooms of the Figueroa Division building could be closed for months, Superior Court staff say.
The highest court in the land will soon decide how much leeway cities and counties have in offsetting new construction with fees to pay for infrastructure.
(Subscription required) To procure goods at the best value for the state, “the Judicial Council must ensure that staff receive the necessary training to understand and adhere to these controls,” the state auditor’s office report stated.
In 2022, California passed the Age Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA), a law that seeks to “create a safer online space for [minors] to learn, explore, and play.” Last October, Judge Beth L. Freeman of the US District Court for the Northern District of …
Tobacco manufacturers and retailers, including R.J. Reynolds, argued the state law conflicts with the federal Tobacco Control Act, which gives the US Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate the sale of cigarettes, but stops short of allowing …
Buckle up, California — the 2024 election season is underway. While the presidential contest will surely garner the most attention, many important state and local races and measures are also on the ballot. We also will make recommendations in the Los …
Our word to describe the California Supreme Court in 2023 is coalescence. It makes no difference how long a justice has served, who appointed the justice, what political party they vote for, or what kind of toast they like — the metrics we track for this …
Pella McCormick, director of the Judicial Council’s Facilities Services office, will provide information on the new courthouse project, including the project background, site selection and next steps.
The California Supreme Court Historical Society will present an MCLE program, “Unholy Covenants: How California Courts Came to Enforce Racial and Ethnic Restrictions on Housing and Their Impact Today.” Retired Court of Appeal supervising attorney and …
A new California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places was once again blocked from taking effect Saturday as a court case challenging it continues.
It’s a narrative that plays out for many across the state and the country: Nationwide, fewer than 5% of tenants in eviction cases are represented by an attorney, compared to more than 80% of landlords. Jan 8, 2024
A new California law barring licensed gun holders from carrying their firearms into an array of public places took effect Monday despite an ongoing legal challenge to its legitimacy.
UC Berkeley’s plan to build student housing at People’s Park has won support from state lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom, and police and Highway Patrol officers have barricaded the site to keep protesters out. But neighborhood groups opposing the project …
