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Even with more AB5 exemptions granted, Californians continue struggle with regulations
As the California legislative session wrapped up, a new law was signed to provide exemptions for certain professions from AB5, while others have been pursuing relief in the court system. -
AB 5 case may be acted on by U.S. Supreme Court; Truckers argue for exemption
In what could be the first U.S. Supreme Court decision on AB 5, the California Trucking Association (CTA) has asked the high court to review its case to exempt interstate motor carriers, arguing federal preemption supersedes the state law, from which dozens of professions have received exemptions. -
New lawsuit seeks to change upcoming gubernatorial recall election
New litigation challenging the gubernatorial recall as unconstitutional is raising questions about why it was filed weeks before the election. -
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. -
U.S. Appeals Court slated to rule on emergency stay in Prop 65 case
A motion recently filed in the Ninth Circuit seeks to dismiss an emergency stay of a preliminary injunction that had temporarily prohibited the filing of Proposition 65 litigation concerning acrylamide in food and beverages. -
UC Berkeley law professors view future of landmark Chevron deference
ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. Supreme Court's apparent recent retreat from its deference to the statutory interpretations of governmental agencies is causing concern, scholars said at an administrative law conference in June hosted by George Mason University's Center for the Study of the Administrative State. The event was held at the Antonin Scalia School of Law, newly dubbed in honor of the late Supreme Court justice.