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California Department of Conservation to go back to trial over alleged evasion of environmental laws
The California Fifth District Court of Appeal recently ruled that a district court erred in its decision to dismiss a case involving allegations that the California Department of Conservation, Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) did not conduct an environmental review before issuing permits for 214 new oil wells in Kern County. -
Controversial consumer protection bill is abandoned by sponsor
A senate proposal pushed by state Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) has been declared inactive by the bill sponsor after a major outpouring of opposition to the legislation ultimately threatened the bill’s passage. -
Tustin attorney disbarred for failing to adhere to suspension order
Robert G. Scurrah Jr., a Tustin attorney, was recently disbarred from the practice of law by the State Bar Court of California. -
California lawyer says class-action litigation bill would protect price fixing
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. House of Representatives recently voted 220-201 to pass the Fairness In Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017, and one attorney is not pleased to see the bill pass. -
California judge, civil rights advocates encourage courts to protect liberties
SAN FRANCISCO — On the heels of the U.S. Senate confirming Neil Gorsuch as the 113th member of the U.S. Supreme Court, a California judge and civil rights advocates have called on state courts to do their parts to protect individual rights. -
Federal FMLA bill hopes to reflect California model that benefits workers, employers
WASHINGTON - The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in California is in the spotlight as a handful of lawmakers hope to use some aspects of the state statute it to pass a federal FMLA bill under the new administration. -
The Miller Law Firm recovers $1.5M for San Francisco historic landmark
SAN FRANCISCO — The homeowners association for a historic landmark in San Francisco has received $1.5 million settlement following application to the Senate Bill 800 claims process years earlier. -
Pivotal suit against cap and trade seeing comeback
SACRAMENTO — A years-long lawsuit challenging how California companies pay for the greenhouse gases they emit in the state’s cap-and-trade program is staging a comeback despite the program’s future remaining unsettled. -
California Senate bill would create third gender option for state ID
SACRAMENTO — The California State Senate is considering a bill that would create a third gender option on state identification. -
Nation's first undocumented lawyer set to release book in March
CHICO – Soon, the first undocumented lawyer in the nation will release his book that tells the story of his journey. -
To pension reformers, California's only hope is a friendly Supreme Court ruling
SAN FRANCISCO — California has a pension-debt problem, with a combined unfunded liability sitting close to $1 trillion, according to estimates. -
State Supreme Court fight expected over Prop. 54
California lawmakers, public advocacy groups still at odds over legislation -
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. -
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. -
State Bar of California seeks Supreme Court ruling to collect dues
SAN FRANCISCO -- Despite the controversial issues darkening the California State Bar, including concerns about the group's expenses, a Senate bill initially anticipated to resolve such matters was not passed by the state legislature. -
Appeals Court upholds California's abortion education law
SACRAMENTO -- A state law passed last year designed to ensure women at private, religious-based female clinics receive information regarding the state’s coverage of low-cost or free abortions has been upheld in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. -
California law imposes stricter punishment on prosecutors who withhold, falsify evidence
SAN FERNANDO – A new law signed by California Gov. Jerry Brown will make it a felony for prosecutors to withhold from the defense or falsify evidence in a case. -
Professor agrees with L.A. Times column that 9th Circuit seems more centric
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles Times opinion editorial piece written by Ben Feuer described the United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals as the court "conservatives love to hate." -
American Small Business League continues fight against the federal government
PETALUMA – The American Small Business League (ASBL) has filed for an injunction to halt the alleged falsifying of small business contracts by the federal government. -
Efforts continue to boot Judge Aaron Persky from the courtroom after Stanford rape case
SANTA CLARA - Efforts to recall a now infamous Santa Clara judge continue while opposition has sprung up against a bill that prevents courts from handing down short sentences like the one Judge Aaron Persky handed down in the Stanford rape case.