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State Sen. Jones on gas prices in California: It is '$1.55 higher than the national average'
Brian Jones, a member of the California State Senate, said that gas prices in the state are $1.55 higher than the national average due to high taxes, costly regulations, and market interference by Democratic lawmakers. -
Attorney General Bonta Announces New Executive Team
Attorney General Bonta Announces New Executive Team. -
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Take Action and Pass Legislation to Protect Our Senior Citizens from Financial Abuse
California Attorney General Rob Bonta , as part of a bipartisan multistate coalition, urged the U.S. Senate to support and pass the Fraud and Scam Reduction Act (H.R. 1215), which would establish innovative ways to help combat financial exploitation of senior citizens. -
Taxpayers’ association still wants Padilla to answer for $35 million contract to political firm
A lawsuit is still pending over the $35 million state contract awarded to a political consulting firm that campaigned on behalf of candidates ahead of the November elections. -
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. -
Southern Cal legislator says Crown Act designed to prevent hair discrimination against women
LOS ANGELES – The Crown Act, made famous in the movie “Hair Love,” a California State Senator said is designed to prevent discrimination against women in the work place because of their hair styles, particularly African American women. -
SHEPPARD MULLIN: Sheppard Mullin Announces 2020 Partner Class
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that 21 attorneys have been promoted to partner. -
MINAMI TAMAKI LLP: California Consumer Privacy Act Gives Consumer Certain Rights Regarding Their Collected Personal Information
On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), the most comprehensive privacy legislation in the United States, will go into effect. In the internet age, businesses collect an enormous amount of data about consumers. -
Bill aimed at banning chemicals in personal care products stalls in California legislature
SACRAMENTO – California legislators have parked a bill that would have banned the use of a range of chemicals in personal health care products. -
California senators angry over White House move forward with appeals court nominations
SACRAMENTO - California's two U.S. Senators reacted with anger over the nomination by the White House of three individuals to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. -
Civil advocacy group calls for stronger privacy protection after Facebook data scandal
Advocacy group calls for stronger privacy protection after Facebook, Cambridge data scandal -
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. -
Analyst: Issues unique to Inland give Harris reason to keep Riverside office open
WASHINGTON — Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., remains undecided on the fate of former Sen. Barbara Boxer’s downtown Riverside, California office, despite the fact it is the senator's only presence in the fast-growing Inland Empire. -
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. -
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. -
Kamala Harris should sue Hastings, Howard
Politicians these days are ever bolder in their overt hypocrisy. -
Judge's nomination to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals depends on politics, professor says
SAN FRANCISCO – Following a successful confirmation hearing, Lucy Koh is one step closer to becoming the first female Korean-American judge on an appellate court.