JURIST

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit temporarily blocked a California law on Wednesday that bans firearm advertising that is “attractive to minors.” ” The case is an appeal from the US District Court for the Central District of California, which denied Junior Sports Magazines, Inc.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Carney issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday blocking a California law that prohibits concealed carry permit holders from carrying firearms in most public places. The case is in the US District Court for the Central District of California. This is not the only litigation involving California gun laws.

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HowAppealing

MAY 21, 2024

“California justices appear likely to uphold Prop. 22, keeping gig worker law in place”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report. The post “California justices appear likely to uphold Prop. 22, keeping gig worker law in place” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

sued California on Friday over California Assembly Bill 587 (AB 587), a state law requiring social media companies to publish their content moderation policies, arguing that the law violates the US Constitution’s First Amendment. California Governor Newsom signed AB 587 into law in September 2022.

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JURIST

APRIL 16, 2024

California officials filed suit against the city of Huntington Beach Monday after it passed Measure A , a voter identification law. ” This is why current voting laws only require in-person voters to give their name and address.

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APRIL 19, 2024

“Yet another same-sex wedding cake case will test California civil rights law”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report. The post “Yet another same-sex wedding cake case will test California civil rights law” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom of California vetoed anti-caste discrimination bill SB 403 Saturday amidst an increase in anti-caste discrimination laws and ordinances in the US. The post California governor vetoes anti-caste discrimination bill appeared first on JURIST - News.

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OneLegal

MAY 10, 2024

The post Conflict of interest checklist for California law firms appeared first on One Legal. If you aren't sure, use this checklist for lawyers to avoid risk and ensure legal ethics and professional responsibilities are upheld.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 9, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 41, Genetic Information Privacy Act , into law on Wednesday, requiring direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to provide information and obtain consumers’ express consent regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of genetic data. “

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JURIST

APRIL 21, 2024

The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office in California announced charges on Thursday against three City of Alameda police officers for involuntary manslaughter of detainee Mario Gonzalez. The District Attorney’s Office charged the officers with involuntary manslaughter under section 192(b) of the California Penal Code.

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JURIST

MAY 17, 2022

California Superior Court Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis Friday entered a verdict to enjoin California’s Senate Bill 826 (SB 826) after finding that the law violated Article I, Section 7 of the California Constitution. benefit and protect California taxpayers, public employees and retirees.”

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JURIST

JANUARY 7, 2022

The plaintiffs allege that the law is unconstitutional under Article IV of the California Constitution, and the Second and Fourteenth Amendments of the US Constitution. The plaintiffs allege that the law is unconstitutional under Article IV of the California Constitution, and the Second and Fourteenth Amendments of the US Constitution.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The case is in the US District Court for the Southern District of California. The California law makes it a felony to manufacture, distribute, import, keep for sale or lend assault weapons. Benitez enjoined the state of California from enforcing its assault weapon ban.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In an 8-3 decision, the Ninth Circuit stated that the California ban gave the state too much control over federal government operations. The law, AB 32 , made it illegal for any private company to own and operate a detention facility in the state of California. Private prison operator GEO Group, Inc.

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JURIST

JANUARY 29, 2022

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Friday ruled that California’s net neutrality law, SB 822 , can remain in place, holding the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) 2017 decision to reverse federal internet protections cannot bar state action.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

California lawmakers announced Tuesday new bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill (SB) 1012 , which would effectively permit the use of psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic purposes. According to SB 1012: California’s current approach to mental health has failed to fulfill its promise. Too many people suffer in silence.”

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

“California ammunition background check law can remain in effect, court rules”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report on an order that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. The post “California ammunition background check law can remain in effect, court rules” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two laws on Wednesday protecting access to abortion. AB 1356 and AB 1184 strengthen existing privacy laws surrounding reproductive healthcare. ” The new laws come as abortion rights in the US face serious challenges in Texas and Mississippi.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Tuesday ruled 7-4 in favor of a California law banning high-capacity gun magazines. California Penal Code section 32310 prohibits possession of such high-capacity magazines. Critics argue that the law places an unnecessary burden on gun owners and their right to self-defense.

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SCOTUSBlog

MAY 11, 2023

Share The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a major ruling that upheld a controversial California animal-welfare law. In particular, they contended, states like California cannot require out-of-state businesses to operate in a particular way to sell their products in California. After the U.S.

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JURIST

MARCH 19, 2023

The court reversed and remanded in part the US District Court for the Central District of California’s ruling that Prop 22 is constitutional and allows companies to treat their workers as independent contractors. This law applied to a lot of industries, but it had a significant impact on Uber drivers and app-delivery workers.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held Wednesday that workers in California will not be forced into arbitration as a condition of employment. In 2019, California passed Assembly Bill 51 (AB51), to limit workplace arbitration agreements. The judge found that the law was preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).

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JURIST

JUNE 16, 2022

The US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 Wednesday that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) partially preempts a California law that invalidates waivers of the right to assert representative claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Moriana’s employment contract contained a mandatory arbitration agreement.

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JURIST

MAY 11, 2023

The US Supreme Court upheld a California law on Thursday that requires farms to provide their livestock, particularly pigs, with enough room to move if they want to sell their products in California markets. The NPPC claimed that the law violated the dormant Commerce Clause of the US Constitution.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 5, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law Monday aimed at addressing the discrepancy between deaths among Black mothers and women of other races. Another interesting aspect of the law will be the addition of payment for doulas. We as a state have a moral imperative to root out these problems from the ground up.”.

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JURIST

MARCH 30, 2023

California Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday signed Senate Bill No. 2, the first state-level gas price gouging penalty law in the US, into law. Newsom’s office referred to the new law as the “strongest state-level oversight and accountability measures on Big Oil in the nation.”

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LDA PRO

MAY 14, 2024

In California real estate, married couples often require adjustments to property ownership. A California interspousal transfer deed is a legal document facilitating this by transferring ownership from one spouse to another. So continue to read this blog till the last line. Here’s a breakdown of key elements that typically includes.

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Above The Law

MAY 16, 2024

The post California Bar Risks Going Bankrupt Rather Than Change Its Exam appeared first on Above the Law. Leadership delays bar exam reform while entity runs out of cash.

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JURIST

JULY 10, 2022

The plaintiffs filed the complaint in the US District Court for the Central District of California. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on June 30 under an emergency order to go into effect immediately. California Attorney General Rob Bonta is the defendant in this case.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

A US district judge struck down on Friday a California ban limiting gun magazines to ten rounds. ” In defense of the ban, California offered two main positions. .” California asserted that people rarely fired ten or more rounds in the act of self-defense. ” Benitez also disagreed with this position. .”

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 20 bills into law concerning guns on Tuesday. The new laws cover a variety of topics including, but not limited to, an increase in taxes, requirements for gun dealers, waiting periods, criminal penalties, individuals prohibited from owning firearms and safety materials.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

“Ninth Circuit says California Supreme Court, not SCOTUS, gets last word on state labor law”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report on a decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued yesterday.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The California legislature passed a bill on Wednesday requiring lawyers to notify the state bar if they suspect their peers are partaking in serious criminal activity, including conspiracy, insurrection and treason. In the wake of SB 40, California stands at a pivotal moment in reinforcing ethical standards within its legal sphere.

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JANUARY 13, 2024

“In California, homelessness isn’t a crime. ” Law professor Erwin Chemerinsky has this essay online at The Los Angeles Times. The post “In California, homelessness isn’t a crime. Is the Supreme Court about to change that?” Is the Supreme Court about to change that?”

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JULY 17, 2023

“California Supreme Court rejects SCOTUS decision, keeps state labor law alive”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report on a 7-to-0 ruling that the Supreme Court of California issued today. Justice Goodwin H. Liu wrote the opinion of the court.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Initially, the California Association of Health Plans opposed the bill as it could raise premiums. The post California governor signs laws to protect elderly, nursing homes appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary. AB 570 will also create the ability to add children under 26 years old to their family plan.

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JURIST

APRIL 11, 2021

California Assembly Member Miguel Santiago and the Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gasc ó n unveiled Assembly Bill 1127 on Friday, which would exclude juvenile crimes from applying under the California Three Strikes law once the person reaches adulthood.

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