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Calif. SC says new wrong resets statute of limitations
SAN FRANCISCO - (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court has ruled that actions under the Unfair Competition Law are subject to the common law rule of accrual which allows that when a new wrong is committed in a recurring wrong, the statute of limitations is reset for the prior wrongs committed. -
Report: Group appeals to Calif. SC over planned Walmart distribution center
MERCED, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- Opponents of a planned Walmart distribution center in a Northern California city have reportedly filed an appeal with the California Supreme Court. -
Calif. SC says bumper car operator not to blame for injuries
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court found that a bumper car operator was not liable for injuries sustained by a rider because the rider had assumed the risk of injury when she chose to engage in the activity. -
Calif. SC says trial court was correct to exclude expert testimony
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court, overruling the Court of Appeal, determined the trial court was correct in excluding the testimony of an expert witness in a breach of contract case against the University of Southern California. -
California SC rules on mobile home park case
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - By a 6-1 vote, the California Supreme Court has ruled that the conversion of a mobile home park from tenant occupancy to residential ownership is a "development" that falls under California's Coastal and Mello Acts. -
Calif. courts see 9.5M cases filed in FY2012
California Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye -
Calif. SC denies request of Americans for Responsible Leadership
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Ca. SC issues more opinions despite budget reduction, furloughs
Cantil-Sakauye SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court issued more opinions from Sept. 1, 2011 through Aug. 31 of this year, despite a reduction to the judicial branch's budget and continuing staff furloughs. -
Calif. SC enforces arbitration provision in suit against condo developer
Baxter SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court, in a ruling last week, upheld a binding arbitration provision in a homeowners association's governing documents. -
Calif. SC: Insurers must pay State in dispute over waste site cleanup
Chin SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court ruled last week that the State should be able to collect up to the policy limit from each insurance company in a decades-long dispute over the cleanup of the Stringfellow Acid Pits. -
Calif. bill seeks to increase medical damage awards
Steinberg SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A group of California trial lawyers, with the help of California Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, are pushing a bill through the state legislature that would increase the amount of medical damage awards. -
Calif. SC: Charter cities can set policies on prevailing wages
Kennard SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court said this week the state's charter cities have the right to establish their own policies concerning government-mandated construction wage rates, also known as prevailing wages, on purely municipal construction projects. -
Report: Drug maker suing La. AG over outside counsel hiring
Caldwell NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Drug maker GlaxoSmithKline has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell over his hiring of private attorneys in a case against the company. -
Calif. court to cut staff, close courtrooms in wake of budget crisis
Edmon LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - The Los Angeles Superior Court announced Tuesday that it will reduce its staff by nearly 350 workers, close 56 courtrooms, reduce its use of court reporters and eliminate its Informal Juvenile Traffic Courts program. -
Calif. SC chief justice, others speak on effect of budget cuts
Cantil-Sakauye SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye, and others, spoke to state lawmakers Monday about the effect of recent budget cuts to the public's access to justice. -
Calif. SC rules on employer meal, rest break obligations
Werdegar SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court, in a highly anticipated ruling, said Thursday employers must relieve employees of all "duty" during meal periods but need not ensure they perform no work. -
Calif. SC chief justice to receive ABA award
Cantil-Sakauye SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye will receive a national award from the American Bar Association's group of women lawyers. -
Calif. SC chief justice talks budget challenges in address
Cantil-Sakauye SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye says the state, including its court system, is facing "unprecedented challenges" brought on by the ongoing economic crisis. -
Federal judge chides Labor Dept. actions against Dayton Tire
Brown WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A federal judge has chided the Department of Labor for dawdling in case involving Dayton Tire. -
Calif. SC says school districts can be found vicariously liable
Werdegar SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court ruled last week that a school district may be found vicariously liable for the negligent hiring, retention and supervision of its employees.