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Pre-trial jail inmates aren't entitled to minimum wage for jail kitchen work, CA Supreme Court says
A class action lawsuit claimed that, since state penal laws don't explicitly limit their earning abilities in jail, people not yet convicted of crimes should still be protected by California's minimum wage laws while working in the jail for private services vendors. Not so, California Supreme Court said. -
National clothing store sues San Francisco mall owners over unchecked retail theft, criminal activity
With organized retail crime on the rise in San Francisco, retailer American Eagle has filed suit against mall operator Westfield, on grounds that persistent unchecked criminal activity has violated the terms of its lease. -
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