Courts
State Supreme Court Ruling May Threaten Longstanding Local Taxpayer Protections
A California Supreme Court decision makes it easier to raise some local taxes. But how much easier remains to be seen.
For two decades, local...
Private Attorneys Target California Businesses for Public Nuisance Claims
Government entities’ use of contingency fee arrangements with private attorneys to pursue public nuisance claims against companies has been a growing concern for California...
State High Court Says Regional Entity Has Discretion in Environmental Analysis
In a narrowly drafted ruling, the California Supreme Court upheld a regional government body’s discretion regarding the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analysis it included...
Federal Court: Current Drug Use Not Protected Under Disabilities Act
A recent federal court decision is a good reminder that applicants or employees who currently use illegal drugs or marijuana or abuse alcohol are...
U.S. High Court Shuts Down Expanded State Jurisdiction
In a decision released this week, the U.S. Supreme Court has limited one potential source of unexpected litigation for companies that do business in...
Californians Rely on Judicial Branch to Ensure, Protect, Access to Justice
“Separation of powers,” “judicial independence” and “rule of law” are abstract concepts with important implications.
At an abstract level, most Americans cannot identify with these...
CalChamber Appeals Court Decision Upholding Cap-and-Trade Revenues
The California Chamber of Commerce this week petitioned the California Supreme Court to review the split decision by the 3rd District Court of Appeal...
California Supreme Court Answers ‘One Day’s Rest in Seven’ Questions
Under California law, employees are entitled to “one day’s rest in seven.” But what, exactly, does that mean?
On May 8, the California Supreme Court...
Workers’ Comp Ruling Reaffirms 2004 Reforms
A recent decision by the 3rd District Court of Appeal helps define how factors outside the workplace are to be treated when apportioning the...
CalChamber Defends Arbitration; Seeks High Court Review of Key Case
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision that threatens to disrupt existing arbitration agreements and erode...
