Tag: U.S. District Court
Truckers Petition U.S. Supreme Court To Reverse Appellate Court Decision, Remain Exempt From AB 5 Law
The California Trucking Association (CTA) announced Monday that they had filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to go over California’s AB 5 contractor law and argue that they should remain exempt due to federal protections. Assembly Bill 5,...
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against California in Non-Profit Donor Disclosure Case
In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that California must stop it’s practice of requiring non-profits and charities to disclose the names and addresses of their largest donors. Press play to hear a narrated version...
SF Appellate Court Rules That 3D Ghost Gun Plans Can Go Online Without Government Approval
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled on Tuesday that 3D blueprints for “ghost guns” can be posted online without State Department approval. In a 2-1 decision, the court overturned a U.S. District Court injunction from...
Final Net Neutrality Lawsuit Against California Halted By District Court Judge
On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge John Mendez denied a request from telecommunication companies to block California’s net neutrality law, allowing the state to enforce it after a three year wait. The three year battle over California’s law began in...
Gov. Newsom Nominates Martin Jenkins To State Supreme Court
On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom nominated former U.S. District Judge Martin Jenkins to the California Supreme Court. Newsom nominates Judge Martin Jenkins Jenkins, would become the first openly gay and only the third African-American to become an Associate Justice if...
Special Prisoner Releases to Counter Coronavirus Spread Denied By U.S. District Court
An attempt by California prisoners to secure early release due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus failed during the weekend as a special three judge U.S. District Court panel denied their request. The prisoners were hoping for an affirmation...