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Amendments included in new California law changing recoverable damages in survival actions
A new law expanding damages that can be collected in survival actions – raising policy concerns about the impact on taxpayers, public agencies, and the civil justice system – also was amended to include oversight and a sunset date. -
Gov. Newsom's 14 new trial judges include deputy district attorney and employment attorney
Gov. Newsom announces his first trial appointments for 2020 -
Trial lawyers and other groups urge Newsom not to grant nursing homes liability immunity
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing extreme infection rates at nursing homes across California, some health care trade groups have been calling for immunity protection from litigation, a move that nursing home reform backers say would lead to more deaths. -
Businesses seek relief from pressure of labor laws during pandemic
As businesses across the state adjust to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a coalition of trade groups has written to Gov. Gavin Newsom to ask for workplace guidance and relief from labor laws during the emergency. -
Assembly votes to make civil damages awards system more fair, end discrimination of minority groups
SACRAMENTO – On July 1, Senate Bill 41 was approved by the California State Assembly, promising to rid the civil damages awards system of discrimination. -
Attorney on Seinfeld alleged counterfeit Porsche case: 'Protection for consumers is a question of cost and benefit'
SAN DIEGO – According to USA Today, comedian Jerry Seinfeld was recently sued by a company over claims that the 1958 Porsche it purchased at an auction from his collection was a counterfeit; in response, Seinfeld filed a counterclaim on Feb. 25, stating that European Collectibles of Costa Mesa sold him the vehicle first and sold it to him as an authentic Porsche. -
Calif. lawmaker kills bill that punishes lying lawyers after major donor opposes it, group says
A bill that punishes attorneys who mislead prospective clients passed California's Assembly with no opposition, but the state Senate won't even consider it. So, what happened? -
Assembly member Levine's battle to end 'pink tax' on consumer goods not over
&&& California legislation that would ban gender bias in product pricing has been sidelined for this year, but opponents vow to keep fighting what they see as a job-killing bill that would unleash a flurry of “drive-by litigation.” -
Surprise Attorney General nominee raises concerns among business advocates
SACRAMENTO — After 24 years in Congress, Rep. Xavier Becerra, Gov. Jerry Brown’s pick for attorney general, has the experience to oppose the Trump administration. But small business advocates in California aren’t expecting an ally in the new top law enforcement officer. -
CJAC study shows which lawmakers on receiving end of plaintiffs' lawyer contributions
SACRAMENTO – The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) recently released its 2015 list of political contributions and expenditures from personal injury attorneys and other plaintiffs’ lawyers.