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Federal judge blocks new California law restricting political 'deepfake' videos
A federal judge has barred California officials from enforcing key provisions of a new law designed to regulate “deepfake” images and videos generated through artificial intelligence that could cause confusion or spread misinformation during election campaigns. -
Video creator sues state of California over new laws on political 'deepfakes'
A YouTuber who created political satire videos of Vice President Kamala Harris using artificial intelligence is suing California officials to stop the enforcement of new state laws designed to remove “deepfake” images and videos from social media platforms. -
Disputed science drives lawsuits over Abbott's specialized formula for preterm infants
Researchers and health care companies say plaintiffs’ attorneys are engaged in a feeding frenzy of litigation and scientific questioning about the safety of certain types of formula for infants and toddlers. -
Lawsuit challenges CA laws targeting online election parody videos the state considers 'deceptive misinfo'
The lawsuit was filed by online content creator "Mr. Reagan," who famously published a video mocking Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris using AI tech to make it seem she described herself as "the ultimate diversity hire" and which drew pointed direct attacks from Gov. Newsom -
More public educators sign on to challenge vs CA law letting teachers 'keep secrets' from parents
Orange County Board of Education now among public school districts joining lawsuit seeking to strike down AB1955, a new California state law that blocks California schools from making rules and policies requiring teachers to notify parents concerning their children's gender identity -
'Keeping secrets': School district, parents challenge new CA law blocking parents from knowing about students' gender IDs
The lawsuit filed in Sacramento federal court accuses California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his Democratic allies of trampling parents' constitutional rights to direct the upbringing of their children by empowering school teachers to withhold crucial information about their children's gender identity -
California Supreme Court says employers can't beat PAGA suits by claiming they are not 'manageable'
The decision narrows the ability of employers to beat the sometimes sprawling lawsuits, increasing the likelihood they will get sued and the likelihood that they will need to pay to defend or settle the actions under California's controversial PAGA law -
Appeals panel: Judge can shut down major LA shipping terminal over environmental mitigations
A state appeals court says a San Diego judge improperly restrained himself from crafting a harsher "remedy" to address alleged mishandling of environmental mitigation at the Port of L.A.'s China Shipping terminal. -
X Corp. appeals loss in challenge to terms-and-conditions law in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - X Corp., the former Twitter, is appealing a federal judge's ruling that preliminarily upheld a new California law that targets terms and services for social media companies. -
X Corp.'s challenge to California's social media law off to rough start
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - X Corp., the former Twitter, hasn't shown a likelihood of success in its challenge to a new California law imposing requirements to social media companies. -
SEC sues Bitwise founders, say defrauded investors out of $70M
The federal Securities and Exchange Commission has filed suit against the co-founders of Fresno-based Bitwise, claiming they allegedly defrauded investors out of nearly $70 million. -
Fresno man says cops falsely charged, jailed him after he refused warrantless search of his shop
A Fresno man is suing the city and police, saying he was wrongly arrest on allegedly trumped up gun charges and suffered other violations of his rights, allegedly in retaliation for refusing to allow police officers to enter and search his bicycle repair shop without a warrant. -
Class action: California Dairies has allegedly shorted worker pay
A class action lawsuit accuses top dairy processor California Dairies of shorting its workers' pay and other violations of California labor law. -
Judge says Cargill Fresno workers shouldn't get class action over wages, meal breaks, other claims
A Fresno federal judge said meat processing workers haven't presented enough evidence to back their claims Cargill had 'uniform policies' shorting them pay by making them put on and take off PPE off the clock or when taking meal breaks, among other claims -
Park Service thinning growth to protect Sequoia, other National Parks from fire; Environmentalists suing to stop it
Environmental activists have filed a suit in federal court, seeking to halt plans by the National Park Service to thin forest overgrowth to prevent forest fires and ensure the safety of nationally treasured natural areas, like the redwoods in Sequoia National Park. -
CA 'Clean Fleet' rules challenged; Truckers say rules flout federal law, will 'wreak havoc' on economy
The California Truckers Association filed suit, seeking to block enforcement of the Advanced Clean Fleets rules they say conflict with federal law, violate the Constitution, and will hurt the economy -
Woman files lawsuit against Starbucks after being burned by hot tea
A California woman has filed a lawsuit against against Starbucks and Pactiv Packaging claiming that the companies' cups are defective after she was burned by scalding hot tea. -
Cosmetic industry group fights California's cancer warning requirement for titanium dioxide
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A cosmetic industry organization claims California's requirement for a cancer warning on products containing titanium dioxide violates First Amendment rights. -
Judge says California law requiring racial minority, LGBT representation on corporate boards is unconstitutional
The ruling could have implications for similar legislation or laws in other Democrat-dominated states, like Illinois, where lawmakers have considered following California's lead on increasing corporate board diversity by force of law -
Judge blocks state from using new law to go after doctors who may disagree with 'scientific consensus' on Covid
A federal judge in Sacramento said the law, AB2098, was unconstitutionally vague, because it allows the Medical Board to rely on an "ill-defined ... scientific consensus" to determine if doctors can be disciplined or even barred from practicing medicine in California