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Two unvaccinated Beverly Hills firefighters challenge city councilman, county COVID-19 immunization mandate
Two Beverly Hills firefighters have sued the city of Beverly Hills over its vaccine mandate, which requires they be immunized against COVID-19.
Former judge reacts to new rules on lawyers requesting courtroom performance feedback
Although former Judge Ladoris Cordell recalls providing feedback to young lawyers who asked about their courtroom performance, she wouldn’t comment today if asked.
District attorney foundation seeks to diversify prosecutors statewide
When East Indian American attorney Sajid Khan, a Democrat, announced his candidacy for Santa Clara County District Attorney (DA), he didn’t expect his ethnicity to be used against him politically.
LA Superior Court offers online opportunity to resolve housing and eviction litigation
Housing and eviction litigants in Los Angeles County will now have the opportunity to resolve their disputes online.Los Angeles Superior Court Presiding Judge Eric C.
Parents' group send demand letter to Chula Vista school district over COVID testing, quarantine
Let Them Breathe sent a cease-and-desist letter this week to Sweetwater Union High School District in Chula Vista about its practice of testing all student-athletes for COVID-19 but only requiring unvaccinated student-athletes to be quarantined.
Employer groups launch ballot initiative to eliminate PAGA
The official title and summary of the California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act of 2022 were released last week, which, if approved by voters, would change the way in which workers file labor code claims
Freedom Foundation sues union claiming failure to comply with 'Janus' ruling
Despite a lawsuit filed in federal court, the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) is still withdrawing membership dues and Political Action Program deductions from a physician’s earned wages after he requested they be stopped.Robert Espinoza, M.D.
Ninth Circuit reverses injunction that stopped San Diego Unified School District vaccine mandate
SAn Diego student-athlete denied COVID vaccine injunction by the Ninth Circuit plans SCOTUS appeal
California returns to the top spot of the 20th annual 'Judicial Hellhole' ranking
California is back in the top spot of the 20th annual American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF)’s Judicial Hellhole ranking after having dropped to No. 3 last year.
Ninth Circuit grants injunction that conditionally stops student COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A federal appellate court granted a family’s request for an injunction against student vaccine mandates in San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) schools but with a caveat.
Two nonprofits sue LA County over delayed access to food stamps for the homeless
Two food insecurity nonprofits have sued Los Angeles County alleging that they discriminate against homeless people when distributing food stamps
Trial challenging constitutionality of corporate board gender quotas is under way
The trial for a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of California’s gender quotas for corporate boards of directors is underway
Lawsuit against San Diego school district over student vaccine mandate is set for Dec. 20 hearing
A state judge has granted a coalition of San Diego parents a hearing on their petition requesting a writ of mandamus against San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) that, if approved, would permanently end the district’s student vaccine mandate
Kiley vows to repeal Prop 47 that critics say has led to widespread 'smash and grabs'
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley is vowing to completely get rid of Proposition 47 with a constitutional amendment that he is currently drafting.
LA sued for awarding a $3 million COVID-19 testing contract to pension commissioner without bidding
The COVID-19 testing contract that the City of Los Angeles awarded to Bluestone appears wrought with conflicts of interest and ethics violations
Jury clears cannabis company of ex-CFO's termination, fraud allegations
A popular cannabis company was exonerated of all accusations in an ex-chief financial officer (CFO)’s complaint whose allegations included wrongful termination, breach of contract, and promissory fraud.
OC Board of Education sues Newsom to end perpetual state of COVID-19 emergency
The Orange County Board of Education has sued Gov. Gavin Newsom in an attempt to end the state of emergency which was recently extended until March 31, 2022.
State judge set to decide whether Controller is required to release financial records to OpentheBooks.com
A Sacramento Superior Court judge is set to decide whether to grant a petition for Writ of Mandamus that would require the California Controller’s office to disclose line-by-line expenditures from last year to a national watchdog group
Oroville declares itself a sanctuary from federal, state COVID-19 mandates
A small town in California is setting itself apart as an independent sanctuary from COVID-19 mandates.The Oroville city council voted 6-1 to approve a resolution on Nov. 2 that establishes the Sacramento-adjacent town as a constitutional republic to protect the individual’s rights and freedoms.
GOP mayor: Gov. Newsom arguing against vaccinating correction officers is 'deplorable'
Correctional officers who work in or around health care settings in prisons are required to undergo vaccination against COVID-19 based on a Kern County Superior Court judge’s order