In a recipe combining ingredients of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and civil liberties – with a dash of discrimination – the conclusion of a six-year legal battle was reached the month when the Supreme Court ruled on Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd., et al. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission et al.
In 2016, Santa Clara Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky sentenced Brock Turner, who was convicted of sexual assault, to just six months in jail. Critics argued that the sentence, which could have been up to 14 years in prison, was far too lenient.
Alameda County’s Hayward Hall of Justice is now offering a free shuttle to the public during certain hours from Monday to Friday.
Twitter has a new tweeter – and follower – the San Bernardino Superior Court.
Historically conflicts and misunderstandings have arisen between cultures – and between generations.
This week in the courts – California chastises Weedmaps, New York proposes legalized sports betting, Wyoming fights methane waste regulations, Delaware remains impartial, Los Angeles goes after jury duty scofflaws.
Beginning March 15th, 2018 California’s Ventura Superior will no longer accept documents filed by fax as the court begins to implement e-Delivery, their new electronic filing system.
From the #metoo movement to equal pay for women in Iceland, women’s rights and representation continue to flourish – and courtrooms are no exception.
The legality of redrawing the lines for congressional maps has been hotly debated – is it gerrymandering or simply a timely redistricting update?