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Attorney discipline records short of disbarment would be expunged after 8 years under state bar plan

The California Supreme Court is proposing to expunge non-disbarment attorney discipline records after eight years to address racial disparities.

Civil rights groups say San Mateo County courts are ignoring bail-reform mandate

Civil rights organizations claim California courts are failing to implement affordable bail and pretrial release mandates, impacting defendants who cannot afford bail.

California Law Helps Tribes Keep Kids Out of Foster Care. A New Court Ruling Strengthens Their Hand | KQED

Social workers must investigate claims of Native American ancestry more rigorously in foster care cases, adhering to the Indian Child Welfare Act.
#paga

Supreme Court Holds that Public Entities Are Not Subject to PAGA and Various Labor Code Violations

Public employers in California are exempt from Labor Code provisions and PAGA penalties according to the California Supreme Court's ruling in Stone v. Alameda Health System.

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California Supreme Court's ruling confirms that aggrieved employees cannot intervene in PAGA actions of others, ensuring certainty and finality for settlements.

Supreme Court Holds that Public Entities Are Not Subject to PAGA and Various Labor Code Violations

Public employers in California are exempt from Labor Code provisions and PAGA penalties according to the California Supreme Court's ruling in Stone v. Alameda Health System.

CDF Labor Law LLP

California Supreme Court's ruling confirms that aggrieved employees cannot intervene in PAGA actions of others, ensuring certainty and finality for settlements.
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#independent-contractors

Uber and Lyft drivers will still be independent contractors after California Supreme Court ruling

The California Supreme Court ruled in favor of app-based companies like Uber, allowing them to classify drivers as independent contractors.

Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors in California Supreme Court ruling

Tech giants like Uber and Lyft can continue treating drivers as independent contractors in California.

California Supreme Court upholds classification of gig workers as independent contractors

Ride-share companies in California can continue classifying gig workers as independent contractors due to the victory in the Supreme Court.

Uber and Lyft drivers will still be independent contractors after California Supreme Court ruling

The California Supreme Court ruled in favor of app-based companies like Uber, allowing them to classify drivers as independent contractors.

Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors in California Supreme Court ruling

Tech giants like Uber and Lyft can continue treating drivers as independent contractors in California.

California Supreme Court upholds classification of gig workers as independent contractors

Ride-share companies in California can continue classifying gig workers as independent contractors due to the victory in the Supreme Court.
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#proposition-22

Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash have finally won the Prop 22 gig worker battle

California Supreme Court upholds Proposition 22, allowing Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers to remain independent contractors.

California Supreme Court Upholds Gig-Worker Proposition

The California Supreme Court ruled to uphold Proposition 22, classifying Uber and Lyft drivers as independent contractors, thus allowing these companies to continue operating in the state.

California Supreme Court Rules That Uber and Lyft Drivers Will Remain Independent Contractors

The California Supreme Court ruled that app-based drivers will remain independent contractors, supporting Proposition 22 for gig-economy companies.

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash can continue to classify drivers as contractors in California | TechCrunch

California Supreme Court upholds Proposition 22, allowing app-based gig workers to remain independent contractors.
The ruling is a victory for app-based companies maintaining business models reliant on gig workers' flexibility and freedom to work as they choose.

Gig Companies Spent $200 Million to Write Their Own Labor Law. The State Supreme Court Could Throw it Out | KQED

California Supreme Court to hear case that could impact gig workers and industries reliant on app-based platforms.

California's Supreme Court will decide if gig drivers should be considered employees

California Supreme Court to consider Proposition 22 legality regarding gig workers' classification as contractors or employees.

Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash have finally won the Prop 22 gig worker battle

California Supreme Court upholds Proposition 22, allowing Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers to remain independent contractors.

California Supreme Court Upholds Gig-Worker Proposition

The California Supreme Court ruled to uphold Proposition 22, classifying Uber and Lyft drivers as independent contractors, thus allowing these companies to continue operating in the state.

California Supreme Court Rules That Uber and Lyft Drivers Will Remain Independent Contractors

The California Supreme Court ruled that app-based drivers will remain independent contractors, supporting Proposition 22 for gig-economy companies.

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash can continue to classify drivers as contractors in California | TechCrunch

California Supreme Court upholds Proposition 22, allowing app-based gig workers to remain independent contractors.
The ruling is a victory for app-based companies maintaining business models reliant on gig workers' flexibility and freedom to work as they choose.

Gig Companies Spent $200 Million to Write Their Own Labor Law. The State Supreme Court Could Throw it Out | KQED

California Supreme Court to hear case that could impact gig workers and industries reliant on app-based platforms.

California's Supreme Court will decide if gig drivers should be considered employees

California Supreme Court to consider Proposition 22 legality regarding gig workers' classification as contractors or employees.
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Prop 22: CA Supreme Court hears case on law classifying app-based drivers as contractors

The California Supreme Court is set to determine the constitutionality of Prop 22, impacting ride-hailing companies and workers' classification.
#taxation

California Supreme Court will weigh removal of 'Taxpayer Protection Act' from ballot. Here's why

The California Supreme Court is considering whether to allow a ballot measure requiring voter approval for tax increases.
The 'Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act' faces opposition from Democratic officials and labor leaders.
The initiative aims to make California more business-friendly by implementing stricter tax increase approval processes.

California Supreme Court to weigh pulling measure making it harder to raise taxes from ballot

The California Supreme Court is considering a measure that would make it harder to raise taxes, leading to a legal battle between the governor and business groups.

California Supreme Court will weigh removal of 'Taxpayer Protection Act' from ballot. Here's why

The California Supreme Court is considering whether to allow a ballot measure requiring voter approval for tax increases.
The 'Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act' faces opposition from Democratic officials and labor leaders.
The initiative aims to make California more business-friendly by implementing stricter tax increase approval processes.

California Supreme Court to weigh pulling measure making it harder to raise taxes from ballot

The California Supreme Court is considering a measure that would make it harder to raise taxes, leading to a legal battle between the governor and business groups.
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California Supreme Court to rule on high-stakes battle over ballot measure restricting tax increases

The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the legality of a ballot measure that could significantly impact the balance of power between business and labor.
#measure-ula

Ballot Measure to Overturn ULA Struck Down by Court

California Supreme Court blocked a measure overturning Los Angeles' tiered transfer taxes, affecting Measure ULA and multiple other initiatives in the state.

California Supreme Court to Rule on Anti-ULA Ballot Measure

The California Supreme Court is set to discuss the constitutionality of Measure ULA, a mansion tax initiative in Los Angeles.

Ballot Measure to Overturn ULA Struck Down by Court

California Supreme Court blocked a measure overturning Los Angeles' tiered transfer taxes, affecting Measure ULA and multiple other initiatives in the state.

California Supreme Court to Rule on Anti-ULA Ballot Measure

The California Supreme Court is set to discuss the constitutionality of Measure ULA, a mansion tax initiative in Los Angeles.
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#uc-berkeley

State Supreme Court Ruling Allows Housing Plan To Move Forward At People's Park | KQED

UC Berkeley can proceed with construction on student housing in People's Park and a larger campus expansion project.

People's Park: California Supreme Court schedules arguments on controversial UC Berkeley development next month

California Supreme Court to hear UC Berkeley housing project appeal
Proposal includes housing for students and homeless residents

UC Berkeley's Plan to Build Housing on People's Park Heads to California Supreme Court | KQED

The California Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on a case opposing UC Berkeley's plan to build housing at People's Park.
The court's ruling may influence the demand for additional studies before constructing new housing projects, potentially impacting the development process.

State Supreme Court Ruling Allows Housing Plan To Move Forward At People's Park | KQED

UC Berkeley can proceed with construction on student housing in People's Park and a larger campus expansion project.

People's Park: California Supreme Court schedules arguments on controversial UC Berkeley development next month

California Supreme Court to hear UC Berkeley housing project appeal
Proposal includes housing for students and homeless residents

UC Berkeley's Plan to Build Housing on People's Park Heads to California Supreme Court | KQED

The California Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on a case opposing UC Berkeley's plan to build housing at People's Park.
The court's ruling may influence the demand for additional studies before constructing new housing projects, potentially impacting the development process.
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Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman should be disbarred, judge rules

Judge Yvette Roland recommended disbarment for John Eastman for his role in promoting efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Eastman, facing 11 disciplinary charges, maintained his claim about state legislatures reversing the 2020 election outcome.

Ringleader in 2000 Bay Area murder spree loses death-penalty appeal

The California Supreme Court has affirmed the death penalty for a man convicted in a murder spree in Marin and Contra Costa counties.
The case centers on Glenn Taylor Helzer, a self-proclaimed prophet who led a small religious group called the Children of Thunder.

California Supreme Court Allows U.C. Berkeley to Build at People's Park

California Supreme Court ruled in favor of building housing for students and homeless at People's Park in Berkeley, despite noise pollution concerns.

Walters: California Democrats score big win as Supreme Court blocks anti-tax ballot measure

California Supreme Court blocked initiative to make raising taxes harder.

California Supreme Court Blocks Anti-Tax Ballot Measure In Rare Move, Siding With Newsom and Legislature

The California Supreme Court invalidated an anti-tax initiative for violating state constitutional procedure.
#tax-increase

California voters lose a shot at checking state and local tax hikes at the polls

The California Supreme Court removed a tax increase restriction measure from the November ballot, preserving government functioning and existing tax approvals.

California voters lose a shot at checking state, local tax hikes at the polls

The California Supreme Court removed a measure from the November ballot that aimed to make it harder to raise taxes.

California voters lose a shot at checking state and local tax hikes at the polls

The California Supreme Court removed a tax increase restriction measure from the November ballot, preserving government functioning and existing tax approvals.

California voters lose a shot at checking state, local tax hikes at the polls

The California Supreme Court removed a measure from the November ballot that aimed to make it harder to raise taxes.
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Measure to restrict tax increases cannot appear on November ballot, California Supreme Court rules

California Supreme Court ruled a ballot measure, requiring voter approval for state tax hikes, violates the constitution and cannot appear on November ballots.

Silicon Valley voters won't see anti-tax measure on November ballot - San Jose Spotlight

California Supreme Court blocks anti-tax ballot measure in Santa Clara County, citing broad impact on local revenue measures and essential services.

California Supreme Court orders Taxpayer Protection Act off the ballot, siding with Newsom

California Supreme Court removed a citizen initiative from the ballot for the first time due to being an illegal constitutional revision.
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