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Lawsuit alleges new CAL/OSHA standards shift infeasible burden onto employers
A coalition of agriculture and business groups has filed a lawsuit that challenges the recently passed CAL/OSHA emergency temporary standards (ETS), alleging the board has exceeded its jurisdiction by superseding mandates from state and federal authorities. -
Four amicus briefs filed in case appeal of bellwether Roundup trial; Farmers question - 'what is the law?'
SAN FRANCISCO – Four amicus briefs have been filed in the California Court of Appeals, First Appellate District, Division One in the case of Dewayne Johnson v. Monsanto. -
California agency's Prop 65 lead regulation upheld by appellate court
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The California Court of Appeal,1st Appellate District, Division Two recently affirmed the ruling of a lower court in favor of the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), regarding acceptable levels of lead in water as it relates to reproductive health. -
California arbitration bill draws opposition, would force cases out of state
SACRAMENTO – Opposition has formed against an arbitration bill designed to increase time and cost burdens for arbitrators in California.