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California State Labor Commission sues on-demand car wash for violating Assembly Bill 5
LOS ANGELES — California Labor Commissioner Lilia Garcia-Brower has filed a lawsuit against a Bellflower business, alleging – among other things – that MobileWash failed to register as a car-wash employer and failed to pay minimum wage to its employees.
Black Lives Matter files lawsuit against LAPD for unlawful detainment; Police say some protests 'devolved into chaos'
LOS ANGELES — A lawsuit has been filed against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) by Black Lives Matter for the alleged unlawful detainment of thousands of individuals engaged in what the group claims have been peaceful protests.
Los Alamitos City Council reverses anti-sanctuary ordinance
LOS ALAMITOS — Earlier this month, the Los Alamitos City Council voted to rescind an anti-sanctuary ordinance the city passed two years ago as part of a settlement with three plaintiffs.
Los Angeles County weddings could soon take place via videoconferencing
LOS ANGELES — Since the closure of the Los Angeles County Clerk's Office two months ago, no one has been able to purchase a marriage license in the county.
AB5 harms nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists, association says
SACRAMENTO — Dr. Markéta Houskova, executive director of the California chapter of the American Nurses Association, said the controversial legislation that classifies most workers as employees will have a negative impact on the state's nurse population.
Judge to rule on local control of Huntington Beach; Could upend governor's order that allows exercise, but not sunbathing
HUNTINGTON BEACH — Huntington Beach should know by the end of the week whether the city, along with Dana Point and several area businesses, will be able to reopen their beaches with their own restrictions.
Attorney doesn't think new LA City Council's right to recall ordinance will work
LOS ANGELES — The general counsel for the California Employment Law Council believes the Los Angeles City Council's latest ordinance that forces employers to rehire laid-off workers due to COVID-19 will work the way the city council wants it to.
COVID-19 emergency rules can cause hardship with construction delays
SACRAMENTO — The emergency rules the Judicial Council of California enacted due to COVID-19 could have unforeseen effects on petitions involving the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Thomas and Woolsey fires litigation at a standstill
LOS ANGELES — Lawsuits involving Southern California Edison (SCE) and the Thomas and Woolsey fires are currently at a standstill due to COVID-19, a spokesperson for the company reported.
Appeals Court denies petition for rehearing in sexual harassment case against Superior Court
LOS ANGELES — A California appeals court denied a petition for rehearing in a case alleging sexual harassment by a court security guard.
Appellate court rules negligence claim against Union Pacific in teen's crossing death wasn't established
LOS ANGELES – A three-judge panel has ruled that a woman failed to establish a negligence claim in her suit regarding the death of her 16-year-old daughter.
Court: Sunranch Capital Partners, others must provide financial records in water quality law violation case
SAN DIEGO – An appellate court has ruled that companies that allegedly violated the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act must provide financial records to the State Water Resources Control Board
CAPP: Lifting medical malpractice caps would hurt access to health care
SACRAMENTO – An organization that supports the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) of 1975 said an initiative by Consumer Watchdog would hurt access to health care.
Los Angeles attorney says use of workplace apps by employers may come with legal risks
LOS ANGELES – While having digital workplace applications is a growing trend, a California defense attorney believes companies need to tread lightly so that they don't get sued by employees for being required to use the apps.