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State agrees to $1.35 million settlement over church COVID restrictions
After defiantly continuing litigation despite losing in court against Harvest Rock Church, the state of California agreed to a $1.35 million settlement last week
NFIB: AB 150 is a good step, but many businesses have expenses that exceed $10,000
Just as small business owners were gaining confidence in the California economy, Los Angeles County public health officials announced masks are required to be worn indoors despite vaccinations
Illegal cannabis farms cause concern among Northern LA County residents
The number of illegal cannabis farms in Northern Los Angeles County has grown from 150 to 500 since the onset of the pandemic with illegal dispensaries outnumbering compliant marijuana businesses 50 to1
Local bar association lawyers to act as volunteer settlement officers in LA Superior Court PI hub
Volunteer settlement officers will resolve personal injury litigation virtually under a new platform developed by local bar associations for the Los Angeles Superior Courts
SCOTUS rules against Kamala Harris-era donor disclosure requirements
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decided that the state of California’s requirement to disclose donor information hinders the First Amendment rights of those who contribute to charitable organizations
UCLA doctor: False positive screening mammograms more likely for COVID-vaccinated women
Women who have undergone immunization for COVID-19 are more likely to experience a positive screening mammogram, according to a UCLA physician
Federal judge calls for final briefs in tithing lawsuit against Mormon Church
A federal judge's ruling in a case against the Mormon Church filed by former member James Huntsman could lead to discovery into the church’s finances
Republican lawmaker announces candidacy for governor in Sept. 14 recall election
When Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) became involved in the Recall Gavin Newsom movement, it wasn’t because he wanted to be a candidate
'Day of reckoning coming' in Britney Spears' conservatorship, legal observer says
Britney Spears' court-appointed attorney, Sam Ingham, is removing himself from the Grammy-winner’s conservatorship
Recall Gavin organizers ask to join Gov. Newsom lawsuit against Secretary of State, hearing set for July 9
Recall Gavin 2020 organizers have filed an intervenor application asking to join the lawsuit Gov. Gavin Newsom filed against the state’s chief election officer over the absence of his Democratic party affiliation on the Sept. 14 recall ballot
UC Irvine professors amend petition against Orange County DA Todd Spitzer over DNA collection program
Plaintiffs challenging the way DNA from criminal suspects is collected and stored will get another chance to pursue their claims, after an Orange County Superior Court judge agreed with District Attorney Todd Spitzer who argued the facts initially presented were insufficient to proceed.
San Diego city council members sued over utility franchise agreement, allegedly violated open meetings law
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria allegedly paid back San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) for investing in his political campaign by ensuring the utility was awarded a 20-year electric and gas franchise agreement, according to an attorney who sued over the matter in San Diego Superior Court.
Orange County judge issues Order to Show Cause after discovering alleged overbilling by class action attorney
An Orange County Superior Court Judge issued an Order to Show Cause after noticing an attorney’s notation in time entries that allegedly indicated overbilling.
9th Circuit Court of Appeal: 'Shareholder can sue over state law requiring women board members'
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal is allowing a shareholder’s lawsuit against California Senate Bill 826 to proceed.
Big win for private property rights and California ag in case before SCOTUS
The Supreme Court of the United States has remanded a 9th Circuit Court of Appeal decision that allows union organizers to visit workers on agricultural farms without pay
Britney Spears told LA judge she is 'traumatized, exploited' under conservatorship at hearing
California Superior Court Judge Brenda J. Penny presided over Britney Spears hearing on Wednesday June 23
Bradley on 2022 Senate race: ‘This is a fight to save our great state and nation’
When James P. Bradley campaigned for office last year, he ran on a dollar-for-dollar shoestring but now that he is gunning for the 2022 Senate seat that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris vacated, he’s more prepared financially.
Assemblyman Kiley: 'Gov. Newsom extending emergency powers is lawless'
Although Assemblyman Kevin Kiley had no intention of running for governor when he got involved in the Recall Gavin 2020 movement, he’s now willing to play whatever role is needed, including being the governor of California if elected
California Retailers Association doubtful OSHA rules are enough to reopen economy successfully
A coalition of businesses isn’t confident that new state Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) regulations will cause the economy to bounce back after setbacks created by COVID-19
Election watchdog group plans to appeal federal judge's dismissal of election integrity lawsuit
Federal judge dismisses election integrity lawsuit