GUEST COLUMNS
Thursday, July 25, 2024
The Supreme Court's recent 6-3 decision in Snyder v. United States weakens the federal law available to federal prosecutors to fight state public corruption when federal funding is involved and has been criticized as broadly limiting federal oversight of state and local government based on the principle of federalism.
Monday, July 15, 2024
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Snyder v. United States has introduced a potential loophole in federal corruption enforcement concerning local and state officials. This highlights the Court's tendency to create a favorable environment and strong protections for white-collar defendants, particularly in distinguishing between misconduct that is morally wrong versus criminally actionable.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
California Civil Code Section 1951.2 defines the remedies available to a landlord in the event of a tenant’s breach and abandonment of the premises, but some landlords may want remedies beyond those described in 1951.2. California Civil Code Section 1951.4 is available if the lease clearly includes that remedy.
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NEWS
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General News
Thursday, July 25, 2024 |
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| 9th Circuit Chief Judge Mary H. Murguia said the court is working to update its case filing system with a new system, the Appellate Case Management System, which will be ready by the end of 2025. | |
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General News
Thursday, July 25, 2024 |
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| U.S. Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim ruled that a woman suing Blackberry CEO John Giamatteo for allegedly sabotaging her career after she refused his sexual advances cannot proceed pseudonymously without good cause. | |
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General News
Monday, July 15, 2024 |
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| The judgments came after months of rulings against the state over tribes' claims that Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration violated the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act by attempting to persuade them to follow state labor, environmental, spousal and child custody laws. | |
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General News
Monday, July 15, 2024 |
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| The report found growing heat could undermine several insurance markets in the state. | |
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General News
Thursday, July 25, 2024 |
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| The concept, which dates back to 1958, has been used by conservative groups to challenge affirmative action policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. | |
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General News
Monday, July 15, 2024 |
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| The plaintiffs in the case claim they struggled to get back into the California property market after the company's plans to move to Florida were put on ice. | |