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. Its definition of assault weapon covers guns like AR-15s.

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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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JULY 2, 2024

This is where LDA Pro Legal steps in, offering a suite of benefits that empower landlords to navigate the eviction notices california process with confidence. This helps LDAs to prepare the Eviction Notice California much more effectively. Is it non-payment of rent, breach of lease agreement, or something else?

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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

JANUARY 7, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dissolved a previous stay on Saturday that allowed a California law to go into effect prohibiting concealed carry permit holders from carrying firearms in most public places, blocking the law. With this order, the California law will no longer take effect in January 2024.

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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. Circuit Judge Kenneth K.

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JURIST

MARCH 17, 2024

A federal judge ordered on Friday the appointment of a special master to oversee a federal women’s prison in California that is notorious for widespread sexual abuse against inmates. The order comes after eight inmates and the advocacy group California Coalition for Women Prisoners filed a lawsuit against BOP in August.

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JURIST

MARCH 30, 2023

California Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday signed Senate Bill No. ” The new law authorizes the California Energy Commission (CEC) to set a “maximum gross gasoline refining margin.” The law is a response to high California gas prices in 2022. California took on Big Oil and won.

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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. Carney found that the California law violates the Second Amendment of the US Constitution.

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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

JUNE 25, 2024

We wish they all could be California firms. The post The Top Biglaw Firms In California (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.

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JULY 17, 2024

A southern California attorney could be disbarred following accusations he stole up to $282 million from as many as 60,000 clients. The California State Bar…

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LDA PRO

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Probate Fees in California: The probate process is an essential aspect of managing the estate of a deceased individual. However, navigating the intricacies of probate can be a daunting task, and understanding probate fees in California is crucial for those involved in the process.

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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. The case is in the US District Court for the Eastern District of California Sacramento Division.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $93 million settlement with Google, Inc. The lawsuit initially arose when Bonta accused Google of violating that several California Business and Professions Code (BPC) provisions regarding the company’s statements about their use and collection of users’ location data.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 20 bills into law concerning guns on Tuesday. Newsom stated: While radical judges continue to strip away our ability to keep people safe, California will keep fighting — because gun safety laws work. These new laws will make our communities and families safer.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 13, 2024

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

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

California lawmakers Thursday passed a bill to extend the operation of Diablo Canyon power plant, the state’s only nuclear power plant, by five years. California expects the federal government to fund the majority of those costs. The bill comes as California suffers a heat wave and a state of emergency.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a number of bills on Tuesday to ease the state’s housing shortage. In a statement, Newsom said, This package of smart, bipartisan legislation boosts housing production in California – more streamlining, more local accountability, more affordability, more density.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 1, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday that creates a system for decertifying police officers for serious misconduct and will increase the transparency of misconduct records. Police misconduct has increasingly been scrutinized in California, as well as throughout the US.

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OneLegal

APRIL 3, 2024

The post Understanding legal malpractice in California appeared first on One Legal. Malpractice claims can arise from various failures and oversights, and understanding these common claim types is important to avoid such pitfalls.

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HowAppealing

JUNE 23, 2024

“Will latest Supreme Court decision affect California bans on assault weapons, magazines?” ” Kevin Rector of The Los Angeles Times has this report.

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MAY 14, 2024

The post eFiling tips for California case initiations appeared first on One Legal. Need help with eFiling? We're here to help you with monthly tips to make your life a little easier.

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JURIST

MARCH 24, 2022

California Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday signed the Abortion Accessibility Act , SB 245, to ensure cost is not a barrier to accessing care by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for abortion services. The California Health Benefits Review Program found that the savings from eliminating the fees will be greater than the increased premiums.

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Above The Law

JULY 10, 2024

The post Weil Gotshal Opening Up Not One, But Two New California Offices appeared first on Above the Law. Private equity partners will lead both offices.

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JURIST

JUNE 1, 2022

A California appeals court Tuesday held that four species of bumblebees can be added to the state’s endangered species list under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). CESA is an environmental law responsible for conserving and protecting plants and animal species at risk of extinction in California.

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OneLegal

JANUARY 4, 2024

Learn about Pitchess motions in California; how they're used and what considerations legal professionals should bear in mind when using them for discovery. The post Understanding the Pitchess motion in California appeared first on One Legal.

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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. The post California sues city of Huntington Beach after passing voter identification laws appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The Court of Appeal of the State of California has upheld a decision striking down a Monterey County order banning “land use in support of” fracking practices in oil and gas development. However, California has moved to ban fracking by 2024, and wants to halt all oil extraction within the state by 2025.

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OneLegal

JANUARY 29, 2024

An invalid subpoena in California can occur unless you adhere to procedural guidelines outlined in the California Code of Civil Procedure. The post How to mess up a subpoena in California appeared first on One Legal.

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JURIST

APRIL 6, 2022

The California Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday passed a bill that will empower private citizens to sue those who traffic illegal weapons into the state. Newsom elaborated further by declaring, “So long as the Supreme Court has set this precedent, California will use it to save lives.”.

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JURIST

JUNE 1, 2022

California’s Reparation Task Force released a report Wednesday regarding reparation recommendations for descendants of enslaved people. Earlier this year the University of California system allowed free tuition to Native American students as a form of reparation.

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JURIST

JUNE 6, 2021

A US federal judge on Friday overturned California’s 32-year-old ban on assault weapons, describing the ban as a “30-year-old failed experiment” and prompting a sharp retort from the state’s governor and attorney general. Good for both home and battle.” We need to take action to end gun violence now.

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OneLegal

JUNE 27, 2024

Learn about the lawyer shortage in California, its causes, impacts, and potential solutions to improve access to justice and legal services. The post Understanding the California lawyer shortage appeared first on One Legal.

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JURIST

JULY 24, 2022

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill , SB-1327, modeled after Texas’ abortion law. The California gun bill allows private citizens to bring lawsuits against those who make, sell, transport or import guns. Under the law, damages of at least USD 10,000 can be sought “for each weapon or firearm precursor part.”

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OneLegal

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Understand the mediation privilege in California, including its legal basis, practical implications, and how it compares to federal standards. The post Understanding the mediation privilege in California appeared first on One Legal.

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