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Friday, April 19, 2024

Liability of amusement parks and traveling carnival rides

The California Supreme Court has ruled that amusement rides, such as roller coasters, are common carriers and must use the utmost care for their safety.

Preemptory challenge over 'lack of life experience' of Hispanic juror reversed

The Second District Court of Appeals recently applied 231.7 in People v. Uriostegui, reversing the conviction and ordering a new trial for a prosecutor who exercised a peremptory challenge against a juror with a Spanish surname. The court found that the prosecutor had effectively smuggled in presumptively invalid reasons under the umbrella of "lack of life experience."

Annual data breaches continue to plague AT&T customers

AT&T opposes new FCC regulations to improve customer data protections and data breach reporting requirements.

Democrats nix California homeless camp ban, again

A student sent a swastika to a Jewish lawmaker's daughter. The response led to his new bill

If Newsom truly follows the science, why not adopt the 'science of reading' in California schools?

Thursday, April 18, 2024

California's high construction costs limit housing. A Supreme Court decision might help

California sues Huntington Beach to stop voter ID

Much of California's homeless population is stuck in cycles of substance use. These strategies can help

How Gov. Newsom's budget sidesteps growing cost of CalPERS pensions, for one year

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

'Digital Democracy' project penetrates California's opaque political processes

'Forever chemicals': Water supplies throughout California will exceed new national limits

Monday, April 15, 2024

How banks are navigating a multi-pronged assault on customer fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a rule limiting late fees on credit card payments to $8, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is considering a rule limiting overdraft fees to $3. These developments have led to an increase in private litigation against banks, including consumer class actions.

The 7 million dollar reason to pay attention to the Fair Employment and Housing Act

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act aims to provide the greatest protection for individuals with disabilities, and the Martinez case should serve as a reminder for employers to strictly adhere to the law and train their human resource departments and managerial employees.

While California politicians skirmish over housing, the shortage keeps growing

Backers of California homeless camp ban cite 'successful' San Diego law. But is it?

Friday, April 12, 2024

California fails to track its homelessness spending or results, a new audit says

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Fear of backlash shouldn't deter schools from LGBTQ inclusion

Power is never having to say 'no.' How state's Democrats kill bills without voting against them

They work 80 hours a week for low pay. Now, California's early-career doctors are joining unions

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Prop. 1's success hinges on California clearing the 'human logjam' in its mental health system

Californians will elect a trailblazer in this district. Will it be a GOP Latina or an LGBTQ Democrat?

These tenants just got protection from big rent hikes

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Political ritual: California labor priorities and business 'job killers' again on a collision course

Native American students get free tuition to attend any University of California school. Why it isn't enough.

Newsom, lawmakers get $17B jump on budget deficit

Monday, April 8, 2024

Feds say LA poultry company used child labor for risky jobs then hid its product

Friday, April 5, 2024

California progressives forced to play defense as state faces huge budget deficits

Garvey effect: Schiff's strategy sunk down-ballot Democrats but could lead to more GOP losses

Progressive Democrats say services, not penalties, will cut crime

Thursday, April 4, 2024

IRS Form 1099 playbook

IRS Forms 1099 are important tax forms for lawyers and clients, as they report income and allow computer matching of Social Security numbers and dollar amounts paid.

Predicting appellate outcomes based on the panel

Two recent studies examine how the personal and professional backgrounds of appellate judges affect their decisions on the standard of review and the favorability of certain parties.

California's income-based utility charge saga began with misuse of the state budget process

Controversial housing law could get makeover

Foster kids miss out on sports and music. New California plan aims to help them catch up

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Jury service can be traumatic

Jurors may be exposed to disturbing testimony or evidence that can cause secondary trauma. Some courts offer counseling services to help them cope.

No, California's wage bump for fast food workers isn't doomsday for restaurants. Here's why

My friend was fatally struck by a car. These street safety changes could've saved her – and others

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Californians pay high gas prices and high gas taxes yet still drive on bad highways

High stakes: Inside the multimillion-dollar battle for gambling rights in California

Which fast food workers will get paid more?

Monday, April 1, 2024

When Newsom gives his State of the State, he should be candid about California's economy

L.A. promised to hire 200 Black workers from a job training program. That hasn't happened.

California's disabled students left behind during emergencies: 'They just weren't ready'

Friday, March 29, 2024

California's liberal government has a long history of caving to special interests

Wall Street betting big on AI. Consumers must be protected

Why state Democrats are divided on retail theft bill

In-depth investigative reporting project probes, tells the story of people dying behind bars

California extends student financial aid deadline

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Farmers could save a lot of water, but their profits would suffer

California jails are holding thousands fewer people, but far more are dying in them

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

California insurance market 'in chaos,' says former insurance chief. Can new chief fix it?

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

The feds want to study giving cash to renters. Will Californians be included?

Monday, March 25, 2024

California spends more on schools with the neediest kids. Here's how it's succeeded, and failed

With Prop. 1 passage, Newsom again changes how Californians with mental illness get help

California's warehouse boom forced one Inland Empire town to embrace a future that risks its past

Friday, March 22, 2024

TikTok deserves the same treatment as its US-based competitors

Banning TikTok would erode users' confidence in the government, tarnish America's reputation for freedom of expression, and trigger unforeseen repercussions in the global community.

The decision may have been unanimous, but many issues went unaddressed

The decision leaves open many questions about the meaning and implementation of Section 3, especially the criteria of "congruence and proportionality" for congressional legislation. The Court will have another opportunity to clarify these issues in the upcoming appeal of U.S. v. Trump, the criminal case against the former president.

From ByteDance to Wall Street: Turning likes into equity

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has to decide whether to sell the company, risk a government ban, or go public in the face of security concerns and regulatory pressures.

California offers health insurance for as little as $10 a month. Some pay more in tax penalties

Why does it take California so long to count votes?

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Fresh batch of YIMBY housing bills clash with coastal protections (again)

Repealing Prop. 47 is a misguided battle cry. It won't make California safer

Large California companies will soon face new rules on how they use artificial intelligence

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