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Glenn Newman, Cris O’Neall, Colin Fraser, and Brad Marsh to Present at COST 2021 Property Tax Workshop
Glenn Newman, Cris O’Neall, Colin Fraser, and Brad Marsh to Present at COST 2021 Property Tax Workshop. -
Business coalition protests Alameda County Superior Court ruling on Prop 22
A judge’s decision overturning the voter-backed Proposition 22 ballot measure has raised questions about the immediate impact on app-based drivers, what will happen during the appeals process, and its far-reaching effect on other worker classification litigation. -
California court rules gig worker initiative unconstitutional: 'This ruling is wrong and disrespectful'
A California Superior Court has ruled that Proposition 22 is unconstitutional due to it infringing on the Legislature's power to set workplace standards for employees. -
New appeals court decision extends time to bring PAGA claims
With a new poll that ranks California 47th out of 50 in cost of doing business, a new court ruling is prompting concerns about more Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases being filed after the statute of limitations has ended. -
California Supreme Court rules new payment structure applies for meal and rest penalties
The California Supreme Court has ruled that employers’ calculation of the required one hour premium payment for missed, late or short meal and rest breaks must take into account all nondiscretionary payments, such as certain types of bonuses and shift premiums, and that it applies retroactively, a decision that absent arbitration could result in a greater amount of workplace litigation. -
California Supreme Court finds premium payment requirements apply retroactively
A California Supreme Court ruling has established different requirements for calculating the payment amount for noncompliant meal and rest breaks, finding that the state Labor Code should be interpreted as applying the rate paid for overtime and not the base rate of pay. -
The California Supreme Court doesn't mind if you sleep in on your 18th birthday
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Don't waste your 18th birthday worrying about your future lawsuit, the California Supreme Court has told the state’s teens. -
Ride-hail labor law supporters 'pleased' with California AG office opposition to lawsuit aimed at killing Prop 22
A group that supports a ballot measure overwhelmingly approved by voters in November to keep certain gig-economy workers as contractors is praising the California Attorney General's office for opposing a lawsuit seeking to strike down the proposition. -
California Supreme Court unanimously rules against ‘rounding up’ in meal period litigation
A recent California Supreme Court ruling could be costly for employers who err on meal calculation times, though employers may rebut the presumption of a violation by providing evidence that proves they complied with the law. -
California Supreme Court issues decision on time frame for applying ‘ABC’ worker classification test
The California Supreme Court recently ruled that the “ABC test” arising from its 2018 Dynamex decision applies retroactively to wage order cases, adding another layer of law to review in worker classification litigation. -
California State Bar outlines work for new discipline commission, prepares for next online bar exam in February
Applications are scheduled to be submitted this week for a new commission that will examine disparities and causal factors in the State Bar attorney discipline system, and recommend how to improve parity and effectiveness. -
Law school graduates can start applying for provisional licenses in a few weeks
The California Supreme Court has announced a Provisional Licensure Program for recent law school graduates will get underway in November. -
Nursing homes get big win at California Supreme Court
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Nursing homes in California will face a lot less liability when they are sued, thanks to a recent ruling by the state Supreme Court. -
State law school deans push for lower bar exam standard to be made retroactive
The California Supreme Court has lowered the passing score for the state bar exam and will administer the test this fall online as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Appeals court substantially cuts jury award in Roundup case
A California Appellate Court Monday cut the amount of a jury award in a Roundup weed killer case while upholding the verdict. -
District attorneys have authority to represent all of California, court rules
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – District attorneys in California can pursue lawsuits in the names of residents outside of their counties, the California Supreme Court has ruled. -
Amid budget cuts California Supreme Court hopes for $50 million court bailout
SACRAMENTO – A spokesman for the California Supreme Court said big budget hits for the state’s court system from the COVID-19 pandemic could be eased if the federal government comes forward with a one-time $50 million bailout. -
Supreme Court postpones bar exam because of virus as deans and students argue substitutes
BERKELEY – The California Supreme Court on April 27 delayed the annual bar exam that allows a law student to graduate to a practicing attorney, from July to September, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Decision on scheduling California Bar exam expected soon; But skipping exam with automatic admittance not an option
The State Bar Board of Trustees wrote to the California Supreme Court on April 15, recommending a delay for the June First-Year Law Students’ Exam and the July Bar Exam, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Fate of July California bar exam uncertain amid coronavirus crisis; Bar Board could decide next week
It remains uncertain how the coronavirus crisis will affect the California State Bar exam scheduled for July.