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Southwestern Law School’s Professor Andrea Freeman Publishes New Book on Food Politics
Andrea Freeman, Second Century Chair at Southwestern Law School and a recognized expert on the intersection of critical race theory, food policy, and health, has released a new book, Ruin Their Crops on the Ground: The Politics of Food in the United States, from the Trail of Tears to School Lunch. -
Mayor emeritus: 'Voters in Compton election scandal were unsophisticated to think they wouldn't get caught'
Debbie Peterson is no stranger to corruption in local government as she was mayor of Grover Beach in San Luis Obispo for two years and wrote a book about it called The Happiest Corruption: Sleaze, Lies, & Suicide in a California Beach Town -
Report: 555 LAUSD unvaccinated teachers terminated, 1,700 new hires are uncredentialed
The Freedom Foundation's lawsuit against Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) on behalf of parents was settled. -
Retailers organize coalition to combat 'smash and grab' theft
The California Retailers Association (CRA) announced a new statewide coalition last week that aims to dismantle, disrupt, deter and divert smash and grab robberies. -
USC’s $1.1 billion in Tyndall settlements lead to Moody’s ratings revision
After the yearlong process begun by a Los Angeles Times article exposing the misconduct of now-former University of Southern California (USC) gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall, a $852 million settlement with 710 victims led Moody’s to downgrade USC’s outlook. -
MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP: Morgan Lewis Partners Steven Miller, Marshall Stoddard Named ‘banking and Finance Visionaries’
Morgan Lewis partners Steven Miller and Marshall Stoddard have been recognized as Banking and Finance Visionaries by the Los Angeles Times in the inaugural issue of its Banking and Finance -
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig’s Lisa Simonetti Recognized as Los Angeles Times Banking and Finance 2021 Visionary
Lisa M. Simonetti, a Litigation Practice shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been honored by the Los Angeles Times as a 2021 Banking and Finance Visionary. -
California allows indoor hair, barber services after Pelosi's mask-less hair wash
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week that hair salons and barbershops can serve clients indoors, hair stylist Kim Hansen was glad even though following the safety protocols take twice as much work. -
California AG challenges White House loosening of environmental rules; Business leader says new rules gets rid of 'layers of overreach'
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Aug. 28, accusing it of failing to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). -
Judge tosses challenge to Los Angeles ban on flavored tobacco products
A federal judge has dismissed a challenge to Los Angeles County’s ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products. -
This ballot initiative would replace the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act
Experts say a ballot initiative that was defeated by California voters two years ago has been revived -
Activist says forcing ride-hailing drivers to become employees threatens 'gig economy'
A spokeswoman for an advocacy group defending the right of Uber drivers to remain independent contractors said that forcing them to become employees would end the freedom of “gig economy” jobs. -
Appellate Court decides against objections to high rise housing in Hollywood
AIDS Health Foundation sued city of Los Angeles for planned Sunset Blvd housing development -
Federal judge orders Los Angeles city and county to provide housing for homeless
The city of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County have been ordered by a federal judge to find housing for homeless living under freeways during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
LA mayor says Washington sends mixed messages about COVID-19 reopening, though Garcetti partially lifts bans
Hair salons and barbershops cleared to conditionally reopen -
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. -
LA Superior Court announces social distancing measures to avoid COVID-19 spread
LOS ANGELES -- The largest trial court in the nation announced that no new jurors will be summoned for any civil or criminal jury trials for the next 30 days in an attempt to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. -
PG&E says inverse condemnation is 'flawed legal doctrine and bad for customers'
LOS ANGELES – PG&E continues to stand firmly behind itself despite former California Public Utilities Commission president Loretta Lynch recently saying that the state may need to take over California’s largest investor-owned utilities company following a string of utility-sparked wildfires that have killed scores of Californians and destroyed billions in property. -
Southern California Edison says it is ‘bolstering situational awareness’ amid wildfire controversies
SAN FRANCISCO – California’s electricity suppliers are facing more scrutiny since former California Public Utilities Commission president Loretta Lynch said that the state may need to take over their investor-owned utilities in an article in the Los Angeles Times. -
Southern California Edison asks judge to limit liability from Woolsey Fire
ROSEMEAD – A southern California utility claims that it cannot be held financially responsible for the destruction of personal property in a fire that its equipment allegedly caused.