Case Law Updates: What’s New in California’s Legal Scene? Norman v. Ross, No. B316971 (Cal. App. 5th Apr. 23, 2024) Plaintiff Hayley Marie Norman filed a complaint alleging that her idea for a television series was used without her permission to create a sitcom by Tracee Ellis Ross and other defendants. The defendants include Kenya … Continued
Are Your Business Clients Ready for the End of ‘Drip Pricing’ in California Starting July 1 By: David Muellenhoff As of July 1, 2024, it will be unlawful for California businesses to advertise prices to consumers that do not include all mandatory fees or charges, exclusive of government-imposed taxes or fees such as shipping costs. … Continued
California Workplace Injury Claims: 10 Conditions for Workers’ Compensation It’s a scenario that’s simple in theory and familiar to many (“Have you been injured at work?”), but workers’ compensation claims are often the furthest thing from employees’ and employers’ minds – until they happen. California workers’ compensation cases can be complex, with many caveats, exceptions … Continued
Your Client’s Nonprofit Corporation Wants to Change Its Bylaws. What Now? It’s probably not your favorite procedural chore, but it’s among the most mission-critical for California business lawyers. The process of amending a nonprofit corporation’s bylaws is commonplace but complex, fraught with potential pitfalls and intricacies. And because the California Corporations Code is deliberately flexible … Continued
Strengthening Your Legal Arguments Through Effective Case Law Case law, also known as judicial precedent or judge-made law, comprises the body of law formed through judicial decisions by courts. Unlike statutory law, which is enacted by legislative bodies, case law evolves through the outcomes of individual cases, where courts interpret legislation, set legal standards, and … Continued
2023 California Supreme Court Decisions Every Lawyer Should Know In 2023, the California Supreme Court issued several pivotal decisions impacting the state’s legal landscape. From examining legislative changes affecting gang-related murder charges to scrutinizing employee rights in the gig economy, the court’s rulings have far-reaching implications. In this post, we’ll cover a few highlights. Pico … Continued
Navigating Case Law for New Trial Lawyers: Where to Start Case law research is the backbone of legal practice for lawyers across the spectrum of their careers. It involves the meticulous study of judicial decisions to understand how courts have interpreted laws and applied them to various factual scenarios. For new trial lawyers, mastering case … Continued
Case Law Analysis: Landmark Decisions in California’s Legal History Landmark legal decisions serve as the milestones along the path of legal and societal evolution, marking the moments when the judiciary has significantly redirected or affirmed various approaches to justice, equality, and governance. Pivotal rulings stand out not just for their immediate impact on the parties … Continued
Navigating the Maze: Unpacking California Municipal Codes as a Legal Professional In the complex landscape of legal statutes and regulations, California Municipal Codes stand as a cornerstone for legal professionals, city planners, and local government officials. These extensive collections of local ordinances, crafted and enforced by cities and counties across California, govern a wide range … Continued
SB 235 Introduces New Civil Disclosure Rules for California The year 2024 ushered in new California civil disclosure rules that will shape litigation strategy in the state for at least the next three years. Meet Senate Bill (SB) No. 235, which updates California’s Civil Discovery Act to streamline discovery in most California civil matters. The … Continued