A coalition of civil rights, immigrant rights and local government agencies sought the order, arguing the raids have violated constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures by conducting warrantless stops on people who simply appear …
Clean-energy projects have new deadlines for federal tax credits and limits on foreign parts, taking aim at California’s climate agenda. Eleven major solar projects and one onshore wind project now face potential delays or cancellation.
The court will hear 11640 Woodbridge Condominium Homeowners’ Association v. Farmers Insurance Exchange to resolve a conflict (in California and also nationwide) about property insurance coverage for water damage that occurs during roof repairs.
Courts have long interpreted the “jury of peers” standard to mean a jury “of equals,” taken randomly from a pool that includes “a broad spectrum of the population, particularly of race, national origin and gender,” according to Law.com’s online legal …
There can be no wire-tapping without a wire or similar connection, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has held, with one member of a three-judge panel saying in a concurring opinion that legislation enacted in California in 1967 cannot be applied to …
Many of the February exam’s logistical and technical problems stemmed from the decision to change both the content and delivery system of the bar exam simultaneously, Leah Wilson told Reuters on Wednesday in an interview two days after stepping down as …
Santa Clara County Superior Court Announces Public Display of Student ArtworkKaren.Datangel Fri, 07/11/2025 - 14:15 Fromthecourts
The California Supreme Court declined to hear a petition from the California Coastal Commission (CCC) seeking to ban off-highway vehicles (OHVs) at Oceano Dunes. The decision to decline to hear the petition reaffirms the previous ruling by the San Luis …
The California Supreme Court ruled against The North River Insurance Company in a $100,000 bond forfeiture case, holding that courts can’t force prosecutors to make extradition decisions—or wait around while they do. The opinion draws a firm line: if a …
The poll, released by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, found that concerns cut across the partisan spectrum. They are shared regardless of income or education level, race or ethnicity. Californians living in big cities and rural …
(Subscription required) A rare federal trial next month will examine whether former President Trump's deployment of federalized National Guard troops and U.S. Marines for immigration enforcement in Los Angeles violated a centuries-old law restricting …
(Subscription required) Solano County Superior Court Judge Robert Bowers openly disparaged the deputy public defender in the case, publicly queried another attorney about stepping in as defense counsel and asked the defendant—over his lawyer's …
The California Supreme Court held yesterday that a provision allowing for the vacatur of forfeiture of bail if a bond company detains a fugitive defendant on foreign soil and prosecutors decline to bring him to the U.S. does not authorize a court to read …
The California Supreme Court held yesterday that an elected official may not invoke a provision of the Labor Code that prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee who blows the whistle on wrongdoing, saying that the language and legislative …
Div. Three of the Fourth District Court of Appeal has held that a trial judge erred in giving effect to a notarized document providing that the signer “hereby revoke[s] all estate planning documents I have previously executed,” finding that the stand-alone …
At its July 3 meeting, the Board of Trustees discussed proposed amendments from the California Supreme Court to the Rules of Court that would update the authority and responsibilities of the Board and Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE) over key aspects of …
The states argue that recent ICE raids have harmed both immigrants and citizens, diminished public safety and turned neighborhoods into “ghost towns.” Federal officials have vigorously defended their actions as part of President Trump’s agenda to conduct …
The preprint study concluded that workers seek automation primarily for repetitive tasks but prefer to retain agency and oversight over these AI tools. Alarmingly, it also revealed a significant disconnect between what employees desire from AI and the …
(Subscription required) The justices ruled elected officials cannot claim whistleblower protections under Labor Code Section 1102.5, rejecting an appeal by Inglewood Treasurer Wanda Brown in her lawsuit alleging retaliation by city leaders.
Los Angeles Court to Transition Juvenile Dependency Remote Courtroom Access to New Remote Appearance PlatformKaren.Datangel Wed, 07/02/2025 - 10:32 Fromthecourts
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