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Recent News About California Supreme Court
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Supreme Court case review could have major implications for businesses
SAN FRANCISCO -- It is a lawsuit that has largely made its way through the court system under the radar, but it is one with potentially major implications for businesses, both large and small. -
California Supreme Court ruling sets new precedent for parking tickets
LOS ANGELES -- A new ruling by the California Supreme Court has brought a hard-won victory to the people of Los Angeles. -
California appellate court rules excess judgment not required for equitable subrogation
SAN DIEGO -- The California Court of Appeals recently ruled that an insurance carrier could move forward with an equitable subrogation claim against a primary carrier without a judgment after a film industry worker was injured on a movie set. -
New ruling impacts real estate companies representing both buyers and sellers
SACRAMENTO, California – On Nov. 22, the California Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that promises to have a significant impact on how real estate transactions are handled in this state. -
Indian Child Welfare Act could come under scrutiny of Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to hear a case related to the removal of a 1/64 Native American girl from her potential adoptive family in accordance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). -
California Supreme Court rules against Coldwell Banker in real estate case
LOS ANGELES – The Supreme Court of California has ruled in favor of a home buyer in a real estate case against a brokerage firm. -
California Supreme Court ruling in public employee pension case seeks to clarify "reasonable" pension
SACRAMENTO – A possible California Supreme Court ruling in a public employee pension case could clarify what a so-called "reasonable" pension for a state worker would be. -
California Franchise Tax Board will take action on pending claims
SAN FRANCISCO -- California's franchise tax board (FTB) has announced actions it will take in cases that were being held up pending a decision in the Gillette Company & Subs v. California Franchise Tax Board case. -
California Supreme Court ruling in medical negligence cases has far reaching effect
SAN FRANCISCO -- A recent California Supreme Court court ruling has broken new ground when it comes to the interpretation of the statute of limitations regarding medical negligence lawsuits. -
Citizens for Ceres stops legal fight against new Wal-Mart development
SAN FRANCISCO – Citizens for Ceres missed the Nov. 14 deadline to petition the California Supreme Court to stop construction of the Mitchell Ranch Shopping Center, which would be anchored by a Wal-Mart Supercenter. -
California Supreme Court hears arguments in case alleging overreach by insurance commissioners
SAN FRANCISCO – Arguments were heard on Nov. 1 in the California Supreme Court regarding the Association of California Insurance Companies (ACIC) versus Dave Jones, one of many California insurance commissioners, regarding regulations and possibly misleading issues around insurance costs. -
Supreme Court rules Eureka police arrest video should be available to public
EUREKA -- According to a ruling by the California Supreme Court, police arrest videos must be made available to the public and cannot be considered part of confidential officer personnel records. -
Court ruling limits charter schools' expansions with satellite campuses outside their territory
SAN DIEGO — A California appellate court recently ruled that charter schools cannot expand throughout their home county by opening satellite campuses outside of the district that granted them authorization. -
Appeals court upholds Orange County's disqualifying of judge
California Code of Civil Procedures section 170.6 provides an opportunity for a litigant, either defendant or plaintiff, to remove a judge from a case with no proof of bias and prejudice. -
UC Davis hosts appeal court hearings
DAVIS — University of California, Davis Law School hosted appellate court hearings in the school’s King Hall last month, giving students and the public an opportunity to see how the judicial system works. -
DMV allegedly targeting low-income residents with license suspensions
SAN FRANCISCO — The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has been sued by a group of civil rights and legal aid organizations who allege the department illegally suspended the driver’s licenses of low-income residents. -
Courts to rule on whether calling in to work equals reporting to work
SAN FRANCISCO – A decision regarding whether waiting for a call to head into work is actually considered working has been bouncing around California courts. -
California Supreme Court: Business friend or foe?
That's an important question. Much is at stake, as the Golden State is the sixth largest economy in the world. -
California Supreme Court to examine standards for evidence in product defect cases
SAN FRANCISCO – The type of evidence allowed at product defect cases may soon change, pending a decision by the California Supreme Court. -
City of San Ramon service tax may head to California Supreme Court
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA — A decision by a state appeals court that upheld a tax on new development within City of San Ramon may be heading to the California Supreme Court.