The Latest Breaking News from the California Supreme Court

Sheriff must return 650,000 ballots after ‘unlawful’ seizure, California Supreme Court rules

Bianco’s ballot inquiry occurred as President Donald Trump has repeatedly disputed the results of the 2020 election, citing unsubstantiated instances of fraud

The Independent UK · Sep 24

For nearly a decade, a California town fought to seize its privately owned water utility; now the state Supreme Court has ruled 7-0 against its takeover argument

In a landmark decision, California's Supreme Court dismissed a town's claim regarding the use of eminent domain for utility purposes. The judges emphasized the need for a thorough, independent evaluation of necessity declarations before any utility can be seized. This shift significantly impacts how courts will weigh municipal efforts to…

The Times of India · Aug 26

California Supreme Court Rules Gilead Had No Legal Duty to Bring a Newer HIV Drug to Market Sooner

California's high court rejected a duty-to-innovate claim from about 24,000 HIV patients. Here is what the ruling does and does not decide.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

How John Eastman helped AG Harris Get Elected, and why VP Harris Thought Leondra Kruger was too "Cautious" for SCOTUS, While KBJ Would Be "Bold"

Two tidbits from the New York Times that I did not know.

Reason · Aug 18, 2024

California's Unions Lost Their Long Battle Against Uber and Lyft

The state Supreme Court unanimously ruled that ridesharing drivers can be exempted from California's crackdown on independent contracting.

Reason · Aug 9, 2024

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

The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that app-based ride-hailing and delivery services like Uber and Lyft can continue treating their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

California Supreme Court Removes Tax Increase Approval Measure

California Supreme Court decision removes tax increase measure from ballot, citing governance disruption and potential revenue loss for local governments.

Top News · Jun 20, 2024

Private Employee's Claim That She Was Fired for Peacefully Attending Jan. 6 Events Can Go Forward,

under California statutes that protect private employees' political activity; the plaintiff claimed that "[s]he listened to speeches being made and walked to the Capitol, and then she left," and "did not participate in any rioting."

Reason · Mar 26, 2024

After Five Years in Fighting Disney in Courts, Anaheim Living Wage Law to Take Effect

Despite the long delay to raise resort workers’ wages close to $20 an hour, their 2018 victory inspired labor collaboration driving current strikes.

Capital & Main · Nov 9, 2023

California Supreme Court upholds Uber workers' right to sue

The California Supreme Court rejected an argument by Uber that sought to limit the ability of their drivers to take employment-related disputes to court.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023