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FBI crime releases crime data without SF, LA, other big cities reporting it
With the FBI’s release of new crime statistics, it’s raising concerns about how accurately the numbers reflect the real state of crime in the country, because big cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York failed to provide crime data. -
Proposed civil litigation change, a threat to privacy laws, falters in State Assembly
Senate-approved legislation that would have torpedoed privacy laws by stripping a court’s discretion in sealing information produced during discovery ran into a powerful business coalition in the State Assembly. -
Lawmakers asked to consider bill addressing excessive ADA litigation against small businesses
Pending legislation is bringing increased attention to frivolous ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) lawsuits and the impact on small businesses. -
New Senate bills seek to mandate oversight of state’s no-bid contracts
As questions persist on the processes that precede the awarding of no-bid state contracts in California, new legislation seeks to provide objective financial input before conferring such business opportunities. -
Attorney General Bonta Announces New Executive Team
Attorney General Bonta Announces New Executive Team. -
Federal appeals court rules for employer in PAGA litigation; state lawmakers pass up opportunity to reform law
Although the Ninth Circuit recently issued a PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) ruling that found favorably for an employer in a meal and rest break case, the state Legislature didn’t advance a bill that sought to amend the statute. -
California attorney weighs in on high volume of bills filed to reform Assembly Bill 5
SACRAMENTO – No fewer than 30 bills have been filed in the California legislature to reform Assembly Bill 5, according to JDSupra. -
Independent contractor bill likely to cause unintended consequences to retirement plans
One unintended effect of AB5, which makes it more difficult for businesses to classify employees as independent contractors, is that it may lead to reduced benefits for all workers, according to recent reports. -
1872 state law doesn't assign liability in accidental fire that damages trees on others' property, CA Supreme Court rules
SAN FRANCISCO — An 1872 California law that provides for double or triple damages doesn't assign liability in accidental fires that damage or destroy trees on other peoples' property, the California Supreme Court unanimously ruled last month. -
California’s chief justice applauds governor’s court funding, calls for civil justice reform measures
SACRAMENTO – Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye addressed changes in California’s civil justice system during her annual address to a joint session of the California Legislature while also praising funding for the courts in Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed budget. -
Attorney: California Legislature should take up credit card surcharge ban
A U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling earlier this month that California's law banning surcharges for credit card purchases is unconstitutional should prompt the California State Legislature to take another look at the ban, a regulatory enforcement attorney said during a recent interview. -
Gonzalez Fletcher's gender gap bill vetoed
A California gender gap transparency bill will not become law in 2017, upsetting the sponsor who fought hard for equality in the workplace. -
Lawmakers creating due process concerns, group claims
SACRAMENTO - The leader of a California legal reform group sees “situational due process” as a growing concern in Sacramento. -
Legal association president wants more public notice on contingency fee lawyers
SACRAMENTO – The president of the Civil Justice System of California (CJAC) said he intends to craft a new bill to submit to the California State Legislature that would require greater transparency, public notice, from cities and counties that hire outside private attorneys to go after statute violators based on a “contingency fee,” in other words, only paid upon the successful outcome of a case. -
California judge voices support for transferring judgeships
California Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to move two vacant judgeships from one county to another could gain the support of the judge who could be losing the slots provided his county’s budget is not impacted. -
CALA to follow legislative session to protect small business owners
SACRAMENTO — With the California legislative session in full swing, California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse has found a series of bills it is supporting and opposing in order to prevent courts from being clogged and to protect small business owners. -
Warriors score court win in new-arena battle
Final whistle for Mission Bay Alliance Group? -
Panel on track to present state Legislature with revised Political Reform Act, spokesman says
SACRAMENTO, California – After beginning initial review last spring of California's landmark Political Reform Act, the Fair Political Practice Commission is on schedule to present the state Legislature with a proposed revision in January, an FPPC spokesman said during a recent interview. -
California ACLUs seek to allow ballot selfies
SAN FRANCISCO -- California residents will be able to share their ballot selfies after a new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2017. -
Cap and trade in California now tangled in high stakes suit and political changes
The future of cap and trade in California faces uncertainty amidst an expected shortfall in auction income, the onset of a Trump presidency and a lawsuit that could dismantle the program all together.