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California lawmakers work to advance new bills in last days of legislative session
With the legislative session heading into its final days, questions remain about the impact of potential bills on residents, businesses, and California’s economic recovery. -
Business community calls for relief as legislative session enters final weeks
With lawmakers preparing to act on bills left open before the summer recess, concerns continue about additional mandates on businesses trying to stay open amid the new surge in coronavirus cases. -
Pork producers launch legal challenge against proposition that could drive up production and consumer prices
A proposition scheduled to go into effect in January would drive up the prices of pork production and therefore the prices of pork for consumers. -
Expulsion of student who called letter 'retarded' leads to lawsuit against Sacramento's Jesuit High
SACRAMENTO -- A student and his father filed a federal complaint on July 29 against Jesuit High School of Sacramento, alleging it retaliated against him for calling something "retarded." -
New appeals court decision extends time to bring PAGA claims
With a new poll that ranks California 47th out of 50 in cost of doing business, a new court ruling is prompting concerns about more Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases being filed after the statute of limitations has ended. -
U.S. Supreme Court ruling denies class action standing for some statutory claims
A recent Supreme Court decision, TransUnion v. Ramirez, that limits restitution in federal class action litigation also raises questions about how it may impact the nature of claims brought in state court. -
California budget raising questions about future financial burden
Record spending in the 2021-22 state budget is prompting questions about the sustainability of such funding levels in the future without reducing services or raising taxes. -
California business community looks for further legislative effort to promote economic recovery
With the California Legislature now in summer recess, questions persist about the scope and impact of bills that will eventually be approved this session. -
Court rulings provide different direction in California wage and hour litigation
Recent court rulings that have found for employers in wage statement cases may have bucked a trend, but it remains to be seen how such decisions could impact the amount of legal action filed. -
San Francisco sued over father-of-three's COVID death; Suit says he caught it at a conference
SAN FRANCISCO -- A woman and her three children are suing the City of San Francisco for the death of her husband and their father. -
June 21: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "civil petition" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil petition" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on June 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on June 21
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on June 21 in the suits below: -
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Bonta Meets with Representatives from Nationally Recognized Gun Violence Prevention Program in Stockton, Calls It Model to Be Replicated Across State
California Attorney General Rob Bonta met with Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln, City Manager Harry Black, Chief of Police Eric Jones, and Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) Director Daniel Muhammed to discuss the success of Stockton’s violence prevention efforts, including the Operation Peacekeeper and Operation Ceasefire programs. -
June 18: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "civil petition" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil petition" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on June 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on June 18
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on June 18 in the suits below: -
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on June 16
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on June 16 in the suits below: -
June 16: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "civil petition" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil petition" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on June 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Case activity for Michael Cho vs Steven Gordon, Director for the Department on June 16
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael Cho against Steven Gordon, Director for the Department on June 16. -
Court activity on June 18: Michael Cho vs Steven Gordon, Director for the Department
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michael Cho against Steven Gordon, Director for the Department on June 18: 'Hearing On Petition For Writ Of Mandate/Review ( Filed)'. -
June 15: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "civil petition" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil petition" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on June 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: