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Insurance defense firm launches institute to teach how to resist 'nuclear verdicts'
Tyson & Mendes law firm saved its clients $1.07 billion in aggregate damages last year
New OC Supervisor Chair prioritizes public safety with support for murder, manslaughter charges in Fentanyl overdoses
Under SB 44, fentanyl dealers and traffickers whose drug sales result in death can be charged with murder
OC Democratic Party official to face felony charge, attempted wire fraud on Feb. 6
Melahat Rafiei, of Anaheim, is the Democratic Party of Orange County’s former executive director
Yolo County school district reports rising number of 'genderless' 7th, 11th graders
Six percent of Davis Joint Unified School District 7th graders, 7% of 11th graders identified as non-binary or something else when asked about gender, according to a recent report by the school district
California slapped with a 'D-' for its parental rights in public education
The Golden state scored highly for teacher compensation, but much lower when measuring the public educators' aptitude at helping students become proficient
San Bernadino entrepreneur vows to shuttle homeless people away from his restaurant, but not empty-handed
Celebrities Sports Grill owner plans to meet with San Bernardino mayor to ask about a long-term plan
Ninth Circuit hands Costa Mesa operators of sober living homes a legal victory
Sober living residences provide group housing to substance abusers seeking treatment for their addictions to drugs or alcohol
Capistrano school board candidate's book calls on conservatives to be active
Capistrano Unified School board candidate Kira Davis is the author of Drawing Lines
NFIB: Businesses face unknown litigation risk because Cal state agency has yet to finalize privacy rules under new state law
The California Privacy Protection Agency was expected to finalize its rules by July 1, 2022, but is still collecting comments. Businesses may still be expected to comply with unfinished rules, however, or face the threat of lawsuits for breaking the unfinished rules, business advocates warn
Nonprofit, 3 former inmates sue Corrections Department over law giving transgender inmates access to female prisons
The state has asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit, which seeks to toss sections of SB132 for violating the rights and safety of incarcerated females by forcing them to share prisons with transgender women
Ex-teacher sues union over dues spent on 'Defund the Police' movement
Former teacher, Glenn Laird, became disillusioned with the union’s support of the ‘Defund the Police’ movement, wants refund, plus more
Traffic lawyer app 'DoNotPay' inspires local attorney who is developing his own litigation software
DoNotPay, also known as a robo-lawyer, is among several new Artificial Intelligence programs that are making it easier to litigate.
San Diego, Orange County settle restaurant lawsuit, vow to refund liquor license, permitting fees paid during COVID lockdowns
San Diego settled for $4.5 million, while Orange County has promised to pay $1.7 million to restaurant owners whose businesses were shut down over Covid
Gun owner group accuses Alameda Sheriffs of belaboring concealed carry permitting in draft lawsuit
While the Supreme Court eliminated good or proper cause requirements in concealed carry permitting, the California Rifle & Pistol Association says they have received numerous complaints that the Alameda Sheriffs are still throwing up too many obstacles when issuing those permits
Climate critic disputes 2022 environmental, energy accomplishments claimed by Gov. Newsom
Former CSU prof: 'The state ushered in sweeping new climate change initiatives in 2022 that aren't as important as they appear'
NFIB reacts to laws impacting small businesses that became effective Jan. 1
The new laws could result in lost opportunities and benefits for workers, said NFIB's state director
Ashli Babbit's mom arrested on the 2-year anniversary of her daughter's Jan. 6 death
Witthoeft tried to place a rose on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in honor of her deceased daughter but instead, she was arrested
Certain diesel trucks, buses older than 2010 banned from roadways statewide
The Truck and Bus Regulation applies to diesel vehicles that weigh at least 14,000 pounds and that are older than 2010
Grover Beach mayor emeritus publishes book on how to be an effective local politician
Debbie Peterson's City Council 101: Insider’s Guide for New Councilmembers was written for newly elected politicians
T.J. Maxx, Marshalls parent company settle hazardous waste disposal suit for $2.35M with 38 counties
Monterey County received the largest chunk of the $2.35 million settlement