SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ — Legalize Ferrets, the grassroots organization advocating for the legalization of domestic ferrets in California, has announced a strategic pause in its ongoing lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court. The decision follows the filing of a petition for regulatory change with the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL), marking a […]
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California Ferret Activist Pat Wright Files Lawsuit Against Calif. Fish & Game Commission President Eric Sklar
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Pat Wright, a resident of La Mesa, California, has filed a lawsuit against Eric Sklar, President of the California Fish and Game Commission in San Diego Superior Court, challenging the arbitrary classification of domestic ferrets as wild animals. The lawsuit, titled Wright v. Sklar, was filed in the San […]
Secured Signing unveils cutting-edge features and delivering a best-in-class signing experience
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Secured Signing, a leading provider of digital signature solutions, today announced the release of its latest version, featuring a range of innovative features and enhancements designed to make the signing process smoother and more efficient than ever. These updates benefit users of the We Sign, Form Filler templates, and […]
CDF Labor Law LLP Expands Firm Leadership, Elevates Six Women in California
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — CDF Labor Law LLP is proud to announce the promotion of two attorneys to Partner and four to Senior Counsel, all of whom are talented women employment defense litigators. These promotions reflect our commitment to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and advances our team members’ diverse skills and contributions. […]
A PAGA Legal Victory to Ring in the New Year: Trial Court Holds LWDA Responsible for Prevailing Employer’s Costs
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Last week a trial court in Alameda County entered an order permitting Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. to recover nearly $125,000 in costs from the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). Hobby Lobby incurred these costs during six years of hard-fought litigation involving claims brought under California’s Private Attorneys […]
NotaryCam Authorized to Provide Remote Online Notarization Services in 2024 for California Transactions
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced today it will support remote online notarial acts in California beginning in 2024 following the passage of CA Senate Bill 696, which was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom […]
CDF Labor Law Named to Bloomberg Law 3rd Annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Framework
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — CDF Labor Law LLP is pleased to announce that it has been named to Bloomberg Law’s third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework for the third consecutive year. CDF is one of 55 U.S.-based law firms that was recognized for its level of disclosure of diversity-related metrics and distinguished […]
CDF Labor Law LLP in Irvine Achieves Mansfield Certification Plus
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF), a preeminent California-based labor and employment defense and business immigration law firm, is pleased to announce that the firm has officially achieved Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification Plus status. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — CDF Labor Law LLP in Irvine Achieves Mansfield Certification Plus
Leading Work Injury Representation Comes to Oakland, Calif. with Anton Law Group
OAKLAND, Calif. /California Newswire/ — For years, Anton Law Group has offered leading workers compensation and work injury representation to people throughout Contra Costa, Ventura, and San Joaquin Counties. Now, they’re expanding their services north and east so they can help people throughout the Oakland area. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — Leading Work Injury Representation […]
CDF Labor Law Expands Leadership Team for 2023, Elevates Three Attorneys to Partner
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Labor, employment and business immigration law firm CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) is proud to announce the elevation of three outstanding attorneys to partner. These individuals are among the close to 50 CDF attorneys who aggressively defend and guide employers through the challenging legal landscape in California. Originally published on […]
LA Unified School District and Others Learn Elementary Lesson in Contract Law After $2.5M Ruling and 7-Year Legal Battle
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — A small business construction subcontractor emerged victorious from a hard fought seven-year legal battle when $3.2 million in services, labor and materials were not paid by the Los Angeles Unified School District, their contractor, and their Insurance Bonds company. Nowland Law, a business litigation firm, secured a ruling in […]
Vistage Recognizes CDF Law co-founder, Marie DiSante with 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) proudly congratulates Marie DiSante, Founding and Firm Managing Partner, for being named the recipient of the Vistage 2022 Orange County “Lifetime Achievement Award.” Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — Vistage […]
Trust Administration 101: Absolute Trust Counsel to Hold Free Virtual Trust Administration Event for California CFPs and CPAs
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Leading Bay Area estate planning firm Absolute Trust Counsel will host a free virtual event, The Absolute Trust Academy Trust Administration 101, on October 28, 2022, to equip CPAs and CFPs with a stronger knowledge of trust administration processes. The webinar is aimed at enhancing advisors’ client services and […]
With New Ruling, an Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles Case Changes U.S. Immigration Policy
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, P.C., a full-service immigration law practice that handles employment, investment, and family immigration cases, has achieved a landmark victory for a client unfairly refused permanent residency. The case has also fundamentally changed U.S. immigration policy. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — With New […]
17 CDF Labor Law LLP Attorneys Honored, Named to 2023 ‘Best Lawyers’ Lists
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) is pleased to announce nine lawyers have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and eight lawyers were recognized in the 2023 Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch” for various employment-related practice areas from metropolitan areas throughout California. Originally […]
CDF LABOR LAW Named to Bloomberg Law 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Framework
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — CDF Labor Law LLP, a California employment, labor and immigration employer-side law firm, was named one of only 43 U.S.-based law firms to earn a place on Bloomberg Law’s second Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Framework list. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — CDF LABOR LAW Named to Bloomberg Law 2022 […]
Orange County Register Names CDF Labor Law One of OC’s Top Workplaces for Third Year in a Row
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Acclaimed California labor, employment and immigration defense law firm CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) proudly announces it has been named one of the 2021 Top Workplaces by the Orange County Register for the 3rd consecutive year. The award rounds out a year of numerous accolades for CDF. Originally published on […]
BUG-A-SALT and Skell, Inc. Pursue Canadian Retailer Selling Knock-Off Product
SANTA MONICA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Skell, Inc. (dba Bug-A-Salt) filed a lawsuit on Sept. 13, 2021, against Uncle Weiner’s Wholesale, a chain of stores in Canada operated by Indigo Wholesale, Inc., according to Bug-A-Salt’s attorney, Liat Cohen, Esq. The claim is for relief against the defendants who have, according to Cohen, interfered with Bug-A-Salt’s […]
CDF California Labor and Employment Law Blog Listed 7th on Feedspot ‘Top 40′
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF), a California-based labor, employment and business immigration defense law firm, proudly announces its California Labor & Employment Law Blog (“blog”) has been ranked 7th on Feedspot’s recent list of the “Top 40 California Law Blogs and Websites.” Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — CDF California Labor […]
Bug-A-Salt Brand Wins Patent and Trademark Settlement Over Dillard’s Dept. Store
SANTA MONICA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Bug-A-Salt (a subsidiary of Skell Inc.) this month prevailed in a patent and trademark infringement lawsuit against Dillard’s Department Stores, according to the Bug-A-Salt, attorney, Liat Cohen, Esq. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — Bug-A-Salt Brand Wins Patent and Trademark Settlement Over Dillard’s Dept. Store
CDF Labor Law LLP Attorneys in California Receive Best Lawyers in America Awards
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) proudly congratulates seven partners who were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2022 and four associates who were recognized in the 2022 Best Lawyers in America© “Ones to Watch” for various employment-related practice areas from metropolitan areas throughout California. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com […]
California Families Facing Food Insecurity Receive Over 27,000 Meals From Employees at CDF Labor Law
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The stories are endless of jobs suddenly gone forever and families struggling to get by. As cities across the nation continue to deal with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, employees at CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) got busy partnering with food banks and programs aimed to get food […]
NotaryCam Partners with Mortgage Law Firm, RUTH RUHL, P.C., to Add RON to Firm’s Loss Mitigation Services
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification / authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has partnered with RUTH RUHL, P.C., a Texas-based law firm, to add security and automation to the firm’s loss mitigation services through […]
Santa Ana High School Students Get Mentorship Leg Up from CDF Labor Law LLP for 10th year
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Two high school juniors, from low to moderate income families in Santa Ana are about to get a significant boost to their career path from CDF Labor Law LLP, a California-based labor, employment, and immigration law firm who will sponsor them for an eight-week, paid internship. This is CDF’s 10th […]
Lincoln Law School of San Jose Calif. Launches New Website
SAN JOSE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Lincoln Law School of San Jose is proud to announce that its newly designed website launched on January 25, 2021, after several months of working on its development. Their old site was perfectly functional, but this much-needed refresh will help students, potential students, faculty, and supporters to gain more […]
Skell, Inc., dba Bug-A-Salt, Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Dillard’s Inc.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Skell, Inc., dba Bug-A-Salt, has filed suit against the department store chain Dillard’s and its distributor, William E. Connor & Associates, for infringing on Skell’s 2013 patent for a “bug killing gun,” according to Bug-A-Salt’s attorney, Liat Cohen. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — Skell, Inc., dba Bug-A-Salt, Files Patent […]
PODCAST: Childhood Trauma – The Dark Secret 64% of Us Share: Compassion Prison Project with Dr. Vincent Felitti
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Two years ago this month, film producer Fritzi Horstman, and Compassion Prison Project founder, walked into a California maximum-security prison and sat down with the men who were serving time, hoping to bring them compassion and trauma-awareness. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — PODCAST: Childhood Trauma – The Dark Secret […]
California Defamation Attorney Defeats anti-SLAPP Motion for Bay Area Client
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Defamation Attorney Rohit Chhabra has successfully defeated an anti-SLAPP motion that sought to punish his client for seeking justice. The case is Li v. Yu, 20CV367955 (Santa Clara Superior Court 2020). Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — California Defamation Attorney Defeats anti-SLAPP Motion for Bay Area Client
Defamation Attorney Rohit Chhabra Secures Win for Client on Free Speech Rights
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Defamation Attorney Rohit Chhabra has successfully prevented a lawsuit from proceeding that punished his client for exercising his free speech rights. The case is Tully v. Chouinard, CIV-MSC20-01019 (Contra Costa Sup. Ct. 2020). Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — Defamation Attorney Rohit Chhabra Secures Win for Client on Free Speech […]
Transforming Prisons into Places of Healing: Compassion Prison Project and ‘Step Inside the Circle’ PSA Film
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On February 12, 2020, 235 incarcerated men gathered in the yard of a maximum-security prison in California. They formed a circle, and in the center of that circle stood Grammy Award winning film producer Fritzi Horstman. She read aloud ten questions from the ACE test, a survey of Adverse […]
In partnership with Compassion Prison Project, Sam Harris, NY Times Bestselling Author Bestows Gift to Nation’s Prisons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — In partnership with Compassion Prison Project, Sam Harris – neuroscientist, philosopher, podcaster and five-time New York Times best-selling author – has just donated his top-rated app, Waking Up, to ALL prisons in the United States. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — In partnership with Compassion Prison Project, Sam Harris, NY […]
Artistpass Helps International Artists and Musicians Come to the US with Less Red Tape
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Artistpass presents a new way for the exceptionally talented abroad to gain their artist or tour visas to the United States – efficiently and cost-effectively. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — Artistpass Helps International Artists and Musicians Come to the US with Less Red Tape
Lincoln Law School of San Jose Launches Two New Flexible Online Degrees in Intellectual Property
SAN JOSE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Lincoln Law School of San Jose today announced their Flexible Online LLM and MLS in Intellectual Property, two new programs. Both the LLM IP and the MLS IP programs with a concentration on patents will be available starting this Fall semester 2020 starting in September. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com […]
Globest Trading Inc. and Internet Brand Development Resolve Lawsuit with Canon
GLENDORA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Canon Inc., Globest Trading Inc., and Globest’s parent company, Internet Brand Development (HK) Limited (“IBD”), have entered into a settlement agreement to amicably resolve the pending lawsuit between Canon and Globest in the Central District of California. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — Globest Trading Inc. and Internet Brand Development Resolve […]
AutoAccident.com: As Lawsuits Mount, Johnson & Johnson Ends Sales of Talc-Based Baby Powder
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — AutoAccident.com: After a century of selling baby powder, Johnson & Johnson has decided to pull the plug on further sales of its talc-based product. Sales will officially end in the U.S. and Canada after supplies already on the shelf run out. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — AutoAccident.com: As Lawsuits Mount, […]
AutoAccident.com Delivers Food to its Sacramento Clients During COVID-19 Crisis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Law Office of Edward A. Smith, dba AutoAccident.com, is providing food assistance to present and former clients of the firm by delivering groceries to their homes, free of charge. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — AutoAccident.com Delivers Food to its Sacramento Clients During COVID-19 Crisis
New Sacramento Accident Study from AUTOACCIDENT.COM Identifies and Maps Roads with Highest Hit-and-Run Rates
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — AUTOACCIDENT.COM – According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic safety, a hit-and run-accident occurs about 60 times per minute. 36% of hit-and-run accidents in Sacramento between 2017-2018 have resulted in injury or death. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — New Sacramento Accident Study from AUTOACCIDENT.COM Identifies and Maps Roads with Highest […]
Lit Support 365 (LS 365) Is Your De Facto Office Services and Lit Support While Your Law Firm is Closed
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — LS365 Corporation (LS365) has announced their commitment to remain open for business and support law firms and legal operations that don’t have access to their offices during Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that continues to develop. Vice President James Vickers said Monday “We are finding ourselves collectively in uncharted waters and with […]
AutoAccident.com Offers Virtual Legal Consultations During Sacramento Stay at Home Order
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Sacramento County officials issued a “Stay at Home” order in an effort to slow the spread and transmission of COVID-19. The legal order means that all individuals must stay in their residence and leave only for essential activities, notes AutoAccident.com. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — AutoAccident.com Offers Virtual Legal Consultations […]
Don’t Shoot Yourself in the Foot: Transferring Firearms in Calif. is Complicated, Prepare Your Estate Plan the Right Way
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Absolute Trust Talk, a monthly podcast released by Absolute Trust Counsel, recently sat down with gun law expert Joseph Fenton, associate attorney of Campbell Green LLP, to discuss the smooth and legal transfer of firearms. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — Don’t Shoot Yourself in the Foot: Transferring Firearms in […]
New Fresno Pedestrian Injury Study from Maison Law Maps Most Fatal Roads
VISALIA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — According to a 2018 police report, a staggering 64 percent of fatal crashes in Fresno involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. In an effort to raise awareness and reduce pedestrian fatalities, Maison Law of Visalia, California conducted a study of Fresno’s most dangerous roads and intersections for pedestrians. Originally published […]
‘Death Sentence’ by Illegal Eviction for 88-Year Old Disabled Widow, Dorothy Green? LA Judge Denies Her Request to Stay Eviction
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge has cleared the way for the L.A. County Sheriff to evict 88-year old Dorothy Green from her own Brentwood Home of 13 years as soon as Monday morning (February 3). Dorothy’s doctor says the eviction is likely to cause serious and potentially fatal […]
L.A. LAW: 88-Year Old Widow Asks Court to Block Potentially Fatal Eviction
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Monday, January 13 at 8:30 a.m., attorney Larry J. Caldwell will ask the Los Angeles Superior Court to issue a Preliminary Injunction barring the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department from evicting 88-year old widow Dorothy Green from her Brentwood home of 13 years. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — L.A. […]
SSSA announces Child Sexual Abuse Settlements Obtained from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Day School in The Silicon Valley
SAN MATEO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Stop School Sexual Abuse (SSSA) announced settlements today of claims totaling more than $1.25 million for two survivors of child sexual abuse by a pre-kindergarten teacher at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Day School in San Mateo, California. SSSA volunteers worked with the parties in these claims. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com […]
California Cracks Vegas-to-LA Beverage Container Smuggling Ring
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery is announcing the arrests of 10 suspects accused of smuggling out-of-state beverage containers into California to defraud the state’s California Redemption Value fund. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — California Cracks Vegas-to-LA Beverage Container Smuggling Ring
Lincoln Law School of San Jose Celebrates Its 100th Year
SAN JOSE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — A Centennial celebration will be held September 12, 2019 at the Capital Club in San Jose to commemorate Lincoln Law School of San Jose’s 100 years providing affordable legal education to working adults. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — Lincoln Law School of San Jose Celebrates Its 100th Year
Attorney Zulu Ali Discusses on Justice Watch Radio the Cost of Being a Black Lawyer Fighting for Justice
RIVERSIDE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Justice Watch Radio, a nationally syndicated radio broadcast airing on WCGO in Chicago, KSHP in Las Vegas, NBC affiliate KCAA in California, and via satellite on the GAB Radio Network; announces the release of an exclusive interview with its founder Attorney Zulu Ali, discussing the cost and consequences of being […]
VLP Law Group Announces Addition of Mike Morrissey as a Partner in its Technology Transactions Practice Group
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Mike Morrissey has joined the firm as a partner in its Technology Transactions Practice Group. Mr. Morrissey comes to VLP from MobileIron (NASDAQ: MOBL), #1 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 in 2014 (for revenue growth from 2009-2013) and a VLP […]
TESLA Under Fire After Series Of Class Action Lawsuits says Law Offices of Edward C. Chen
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Law Offices of Edward C. Chen have filed a series of class action lawsuits against Tesla, Inc. for issues relating to the recent battery fires that have occurred worldwide and for Tesla’s used/certified pre-owned car sales. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — TESLA Under Fire After Series Of Class Action […]
Absolute Trust Counsel Launches Contra Costa County Elder Advocacy and Law Boot Camp
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /California Newswire/ — As the number of aging American 65 and older continues to rise, so does the need to support our elder community care systems to protect quality of life for as long as possible. Taking leadership in addressing these issues is estate planning firm Absolute Trust Counsel and the launch […]
Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR) Expands Board with New Members – Brings Aboard Added Legal and Real Estate Expertise
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR) announced today that it has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors: Teri Christensen and Daniel Shillito, Esq. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR) Expands Board with New Members – Brings Aboard Added Legal and Real […]
Lawsuit Filed Against Uber in San Francisco Superior Court – Driver Runs Bicyclist off the Road
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On July 8, 2019, Rahman Law PC filed a lawsuit on behalf of their client, a cyclist, against Uber after Uber failed to take responsibility for a May 23, 2018 accident in which an Uber driver veered across several lanes of traffic on Market Street in San Francisco, running […]
San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney Shaana Rahman Named a 2019 Super Lawyer
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Rahman Law PC announces the eleventh year of the law firm’s principal and founder, Shaana A. Rahman, a personal injury attorney in San Francisco and Paso Robles, has been selected by Super Lawyers(r) for a spot on their coveted lists. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — San Francisco Personal Injury […]
VLP Law Group Announces Addition of Rob Buccieri – Launch of a Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Rob Buccieri has joined as a partner in the firm’s newly formed Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Mr. Buccieri brings over twenty years of experience and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — […]
Trial in Sexual Assault Case Against Schwan’s Co. Moved to Sept. 2019
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ — More than three years ago a woman was sexually assaulted in a Schwan’s truck in Northern California, yet nothing indicates the Sonoma County case (#SVC262079), will be resolved soon, says Attorney Alison Gokal, of the Gokal Law Group. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — Trial in Sexual Assault Case Against […]
Development of Butterfly Sanctuary and Innovative Entertainment Venue ‘Stonewalled’ by City of Buena Park
COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Garcia Rainey Blank & Bowerbank LLP (GRBB) today announced that the City of Buena Park, Calif. filed a lawsuit designed to halt its client, Butterfly Pavillion LLC, from completing a one-of-a-kind, world-class entertainment center for the city. Dubbed the “Butterfly Palladium,” the project was to be the newest and […]
San Francisco Personal Injury Attorneys Rahman Law PC Sponsor 2019 Walk to Work Day
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — San Francisco Personal Injury Attorneys, Rahman Law PC, are pleased to announce their repeat sponsorship of Walk San Francisco’s annual Walk to Work Day. The event will take place Wednesday, April 10, 2019 between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Last year’s event was the biggest ever. Originally published on […]
Calif. Bill Clarifying Sale of Hemp-Derived CBD Clears First Hurdle in California Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — This week, Legislation that would clarify that hemp-derived CBD is legal for manufacture, distribution and sale in California has been approved unanimously by the Assembly Committee on Health (ref: AB-228). Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — Calif. Bill Clarifying Sale of Hemp-Derived CBD Clears First Hurdle in California Assembly
500 Leaders Expected to Attend 17th Annual Sacramento Event: Women in Law Enforcement Community Awards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — More than 500 people are expected to attend the 17th annual award luncheon Saturday, November 17th, to recognize winners of the “Women in Law Enforcement” Business and Community Awards presented by the Sacramento Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Originally published on CaliforniaNewswire.com — 500 Leaders Expected […]
California Lawfirm SBEMP LLP Launches New Website Design with Online Attorney Booking Consultation
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. /California Newswire/ — SBEMP LLP, a full-service law firm with offices in Palm Springs, Orange County, San Diego, New Jersey, and New York, launched a new website for potential and existing clients to easily find our offices, con…
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Legislation to Revamp California Bail System
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Taking action to revamp California’s bail system, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Tuesday (Aug. 28) signed Senate Bill 10, the California Money Bail Reform Act, which preserves the rights of the accused, whi…
Calif. Gov. Brown appoints 10 California superior court judges for June 2018
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — This week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the appointment of 10 California superior court judges, which include: One in Calaveras County; 4 in Los Angeles County; one in Orange County; one in S…
Absolute Trust Counsel, Northern Calif. Lawfirm, Launches Podcast, ‘Absolute Trust Talk’
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Greater Bay Area estate planning firm Absolute Trust Counsel announces the launch of the Absolute Trust Talk podcast. Absolute Trust Talk launches as a new avenue to educate clients and prospects on a wide …
Calif. Subcommittee on Sexual Harassment to Hold Second Hearing on Feb.15
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Legislature’s Joint Committee on Rules, Subcommittee on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response will hold its second working hearing February 15, 2018. The Subcommittee is laying the groundwork for deve…
Calif. Asm. Kevin McCarty Introduces Measure to Make CA Legislators Pay for Sexual Harassment Payouts – AB 1750
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Fulfilling his commitment to address sexual harassment at the State Capitol, Calif. Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D – Sacramento), on Wednesday introduced AB 1750, which would require the California State Sen…
Calif. State Audit Finds Dangerous Flaws in California Concealed Carry Weapon License Program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The California State Auditor on Thursday released its findings of a nine month audit of the Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego County Sheriff Departments’ Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license programs, unc…
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Legislation To Protect California’s Hard-Working Immigrants
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed a package of bills to enhance housing, school, workplace and civil protections for California’s immigrants. “This action protects public safety and ensures hard-working people who contribute to our state are respected,” said Governor Brown. NOTICE: The news story Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Legislation […]
Calif. Legislation to Repeal Anti-Immigrant Provisions in Prop. 187 Passes Senate Committee – AB 222
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Calif. Senate Public Safety Committee voted 5-2 to repeal anti-immigrant sections of the California Penal Code, enacted in 1994 as part of Proposition 187 to fight the perceived ills of illegal immigration and unfairly punish undocumented immigrants in California. Assemblymember Raul Bocanegra’s (D-Pacoima) AB 222 would place a measure […]
CA Legislation to Repeal Anti-Immigrant Provisions in Prop. 187 Approved by Calif. State Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Calif. State Assembly voted 54-21 to approve legislation to bring equity to California’s criminal justice laws, by ensuring the use and manufacturing of false immigration documents carries the same penalties as the use and production of a fake driver’s license. Assemblymember Raul Bocanegra’s (D-Pacoima) AB 222 requires California voters […]
California State Legislature Approves Audit of Concealed Carry Weapon License Programs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The California Joint Legislative Audit Committee has approved an audit request by Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D – Sacramento) to evaluate the negative fiscal impacts and public safety questions raised by Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license programs in the state. The news story California State Legislature Approves Audit of Concealed Carry […]
Calif. Assemblymember Bocanegra Introduces Legislation to Bring Equity for Immigrants to California Criminal Justice Laws
(California Newswire) — Today, Calif. Assemblymember Raul Bocanegra (D-Pacoima) introduced legislation to bring equity to our criminal justice laws, by ensuring that use of false immigration documents carries the same penalties as use of a fake driver’s license. AB 222 would amend Section 114 of the California Penal Code, a provision enacted in 1994 as […]
Calif. Legislative Leaders on Hiring Former U.S. Attorney General to deal with challenges from incoming Trump Administration
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) and California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Paramount) released the following statement to announce they have hired outside legal counsel to deal with potential challenges from the incoming Trump Administration …. The news story Calif. Legislative Leaders on Hiring Former U.S. […]
A Voice For Choice, Inc. Statement On New Lawsuit Filed to Challenge California’s Extensive Vaccine Mandates
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /California Newswire/ — A group of California plaintiffs, led by A Voice for Choice, Inc., have filed suit challenging California’s extensive vaccine mandates, one of the broadest in the nation. With the passage of Senate Bill 277 in 2015, California now requires kindergartners to get twenty-five doses of vaccines – including for […]
Melissa Krasnow joins VLP Law Group LLP as Partner in Privacy and Technology Transactions Practice Groups
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Melissa Krasnow has joined the firm as a Partner in the Privacy & Data Security, Technology Transactions and Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Groups. As the first Minnesota attorney to join VLP, she will be based in Minneapolis and will continue […]
VLP Law Group LLP adds Partner Edward Kwok to Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Edward Kwok has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group as a partner based in Silicon Valley, California. Mr. Kwok’s practice focuses on patent prosecution and Inter Partes adverse proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and intellectual property […]
California State Assembly Approves Padilla’s ‘Student-Athlete Bill of Rights’- Senate Bill 1525
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, the California State Assembly approved Senate Bill 1525 on a vote of 51 – 25. Authored by State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), the legislation known as the “Student-Athlete Bill of Rights,” would require universities located in California that …
SecuGen Corp issues statement clarifying prior press release, Permanent Injunction Against Suprema Distributors and OEM Partners in Patent Infringement Lawsuit
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — SecuGen Corporation, a worldwide leader in the area of fingerprint sensor technology, which is located in Silicon Valley, issued a statement today clarifying a prior press release entitled: ‘SecuGen Obtains Permanent Injunction Against Suprema Distributors and OEM Partners in Patent Infringement Lawsuit.’
Calif. Assemblymember Hall to Honor Los Angeles County Reserve Sheriff Deputy Shervin Lalezary
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D – Los Angeles) will lead fellow legislators in honoring Los Angeles County Reserve Deputy Sheriff Shervin Lalezary for his acts of bravery during a ceremony in the Assembly Chambers on Thursday, January 19, 2012.
S.F. Mayor Lee and Chief Suhr Announce San Francisco’s Historic Crime Rate Drop
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — This week Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Police Chief Greg Suhr released the year end crime statistics showing continued historic low crime trends for the City of San Francisco. Mayor Lee and Chief Suhr announced that 2011 violent crime rates in San Francisco are down 6 percent from last […]
Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa Issues Statement on String Of L.A. Arson Fires
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Villaraigosa released the following statement on Monday on the string of arson fires in Los Angeles: Over the past few days we have been faced with an ongoing series of arson fires committed by an individual with wanton disregard for the lives and property of Angelenos. Thankfully, there […]
Padilla Bill to Criminalize Cell Phones in Prisons Signed by Calif. Gov. Brown
Sacramento, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Senate Bill 26, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), was signed by the Governor today. The new law will crack down on the smuggling and possession of cell phones and other wireless communication devices in California prisons. The law becomes effective immediately.
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Senator Padilla’s Anti-Piracy Legislation – new law will help reduce music and movie piracy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 550 (Padilla) Sunday. The new law will help reduce music and movie piracy by allowing inspections and verification to ensure that large-scale disc replicating plants are complying with California anti-piracy laws.
Class Action Suit Filed Against ‘Barkworks’ Claiming Pet Stores Deceived Consumers About Selling Dogs from Alleged Puppy Mills
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — This morning, the national non-profit Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) filed suit in California Superior Court in Los Angeles County against Barkworks, a Southern California pet store chain, claiming …
Padilla Bill to Criminalize Cell Phones in California Prisons Moves Forward
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Senate Bill 26, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee Thursday with unanimous bipartisan support. SB 26 would crack down on the smuggling and possession of cell phones and other wireless communication devices in California prisons. The bill now goes to the full Assembly […]
Assemblymembers Hall, Cook and Galgiani to Introduce ‘Caylee’s Law’
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — State Assemblymembers Isadore Hall, III (D- Los Angeles), Paul Cook (R – Yucaipa) and Cathleen Galgiani (D- Stockton) today lead a bi-partisan coalition of legislators in announcing the planned introduction of ‘Caylee’s Law’.
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Legislation To Improve Public Safety and Empower Local Law Enforcement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. on Tuesday (April 5) signed AB 109, which makes fundamental changes to California’s correctional system to stop the costly, ineffective and unsafe “revolving door” of …
Calif. Law Enforcement Leaders Back Governor Brown on Key Budget Proposal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Jerry Brown today announced that law enforcement leaders across the state have expressed support for his revised realignment plan to put more power back in the hands of local …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Swears-In His Nominee, Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, as California’s Next Chief Justice
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement congratulating Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye on being sworn-in as the next chief justice of California: “Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye is a living example of the …
Calif. Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Historic Pension Reform into Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Oct. 20) signed SB 867 and SBX6 22 by Senator Dennis Hollingsworth (R-Murrieta), formally implementing comprehensive pension reform for the people of California. Together, these …
California Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Adam’s Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after signing AB 1280, also known as Adam’s Law, by Assemblymember Mike Villines (R-Clovis), which creates harsher penalties for anyone that causes …
Calif. Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Keep Drunk Drivers Off the Road
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed AB 1601 by Assemblymember Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), which authorizes judges to revoke, for up to ten years, the license of any person convicted of …
Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Chelsea’s Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — To better protect California children from violent sexual predators, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday (Sept. 9) announced he signed AB 1844, also known as Chelsea’s Law, named after Chelsea King, by …
California Cat Declawing/Devocalizing Measure Passed by Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assembly Bill 2743, authored by Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), which will make it illegal for a landlord in California to require cat declawing or devocalization as a condition of …
Los Angeles Gun Buyback Takes Over 2500 Firearms Off The Streets
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck yesterday announced the results of the 2010 Gun Buyback program. In it’s second year, the day long effort collected 2,511 firearms …
Richmond Gang Rape Legislation Passed By Calif. State Assembly
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Responding to the brutal gang rape of a minor in Richmond, California, Assemblymember Pedro Nava’s (D-Santa Barbara) ‘fast tracked’ legislation, Assembly Bill 984, the “Witness Responsibility Act,†which holds witnesses accountable …
Nava’s ‘Witness Responsibility Act’ to Close Loophole in California Law to Protect All Victims
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Responding to the brutal gang rape of a minor in Richmond, California, Assemblymember Pedro Nava’s (D-Santa Barbara) ‘fast tracked’ legislation, Assembly Bill 984, the “Witness Responsibility Act,†which holds witnesses accountable …
Nava to close loophole in California law in response to Richmond Gang Rape
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Responding to the brutal gang rape incident of a minor in Richmond, California, Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), Vice Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, announced today the …
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Applauding California Attorney General for Opening Investigation of ACORN
SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, Jr. announced that his office has opened an investigation of ACORN. In September, the Governor sent …
CCC Event Examines How Music Makers and Owners Will be Affected by New Rules, Laws and Regulations
LOS ANGLES /California Newswire/ — The annual “Legal Update” of the California Copyright Conference (www.theccc.org) will present a distinguished panel of experts who will address important legal issues facing music professionals and everyone who listens …
Virtual Law Partners Welcomes Ari Kahan, Michael Powlen, Andy Toebben, Brian Swanson and Geoff Ossias
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Virtual Law Partners LLP (VLP) has announced that Ari Kahan, Michael Powlen, Andy Toebben, Brian Swanson and Geoff Ossias have joined the firm as partners. “VLP’s new partners continue …