Central Valley
Recent News About Central Valley
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Jennifer Hernandez Honored with Climate and Sustainability Champion Award by the San Francisco Business Times
Jennifer Hernandez Honored with Climate and Sustainability Champion Award by the San Francisco Business Times. -
New report details impact of rising electricity rates on California families
With inflation outpacing earnings, questions are being raised over the extent to which California energy policy is contributing to higher prices on electricity and other essentials that affect Californians struggling with pandemic-related economic realities. -
Amid worsening drought, lawmakers call for implementation of overdue water storage projects
As California faces ongoing severe drought conditions, lawmakers are urging immediate action to implement billions in funding already approved by voters to build new water storage and maintain existing infrastructure. -
Attorney General Bonta Announces New Executive Team
Attorney General Bonta Announces New Executive Team. -
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. -
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on June 29
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on June 29 in the suits below: -
June 29: Alameda County Superior Court docket for "breach of contract/warranty" cases
The following cases categorized as "breach of contract/warranty" were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on June 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Court activity on June 29: Central Valley Builders vs American Contractors Indemnity Company Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Central Valley Builders against American Contractors Indemnity Company Inc., H & H Investment Group LLC, PR Framing LLC, Peter Choy and Rick Eberhardt on June 29: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'. -
'An economically transformational project': Biden administration restores funding for California's high-speed rail system
President Joe Biden's administration has restored nearly $1 billion in funding for a California high-speed rail project. -
U.S. Supreme Court considers lawsuit over union behavior organizing agricultural workers
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering an appeal filed by attorneys for a strawberry grower in Doris, California, and a packing company in Fresno, challenging a state law that allows union access to private agricultural property to recruit workers into union membership. -
New ballot initiative could eliminate property tax protections
With California businesses trying to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19, voters in November will decide whether to pass a new ballot measure that would end a 42-year cap on property taxes for commercial property owners. -
Efforts to adopt liability protections amid COVID-19 continue at state and federal levels
With lawmakers on Capitol Hill hopeful that the next relief package including liability protections for businesses can be passed by July 4, several coalitions have been advocating for comparable legislation at the state level. -
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight Partner Jennifer Hernandez Recognized as Real Estate & Construction Law Trailblazer by National Law Journal
Holland & Knight Partner Jennifer Hernandez has been named a Real Estate & Construction Law Trailblazer by the National Law Journal. -
Sept. 6: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for "asbestos" cases
The following cases categorized as "asbestos" cases were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on Sept. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on Sept. 6
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on Sept. 6 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Misty Haggard-Carder vs Auto Parts Wholesale on Sept. 6
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Misty Haggard-Carder, Raeshelle Davis, Raymond Wayne Hill, Rebekah Rugnao, Stephen Hill and Susan Hill against Auto Parts Wholesale, Berchtold Equipment Company, Caterpillar Inc., Central Valley, Crane Co., J-M Manufacturing Company Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Sam's Auto and other unnamed defendants on Sept. 6. -
July 23: Alameda County Superior Court docket for "asbestos" cases
The following cases categorized as "asbestos" cases were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on July 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on July 23
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on July 23 in the suits below: -
Court grants Federal Crop Insurance's motion for summary judgment in case over almond crop failure
SACRAMENTO – A magistrate judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California has granted summary judgment to the manager of the federal crop insurance program in a dispute over a 2015 almond crop failure. -
California High-Speed Rail Authority settles lawsuit with city of Shafter
SACRAMENTO – California's High-Speed Rail Authority recently settled a lawsuit with the city of Shafter over the alleged lack of efforts from the rail authority to mitigate environmental effects that the route through the city would cause.