Judge Awards Blake Lively Legal Fees but No More Damages in Dispute Over ‘It Ends With Us’ Film
The judge cited a California law designed to protect survivors of sexual harassment and discrimination from retaliatory lawsuits meant to intimidate and silence victims.
California Attorney Who Tried To Help Overturn 2020 Election Loses Law License
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered John Eastman disbarred and his name stricken from the state roll of attorneys.
Jury Finds Instagram and YouTube Liable in a Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
The jurors were told not to take into account the content of the posts because tech companies are shielded from legal responsibility for posted content, based on Section 230.
Federal Judge in Texas Allows Lawsuit Against California Attorney General Over ExxonMobil Remarks
The judge said in a ruling earlier this month that California Attorney General Rob Bonta cannot claim official immunity in regards to several statements he made.
California Colleges Settle Antisemitism Complaints With Jewish Groups and Individuals
Some Jewish students said the protests created a “hostile environment” for them and said college leaders did little to enforce free speech and nondiscrimination rules.
On Paper, a California City Bans the Sale of Comic Books To Kids. Officials Want To Change That
The ban prohibits distributing comic books prominently featuring an account of crime that show images of illegal acts such as arson, murder or rape to anyone under 18.
California Law Requiring Companies To Report Climate-Related Financial Risk Paused
The state has argued that the laws don’t violate the First Amendment because commercial speech isn’t protected the same way under the Constitution.
California Law To Protect Jewish Students Faces Challenge Over Free Speech Concerns
The federal complaint seeks to invalidate legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last month, creating an Office of Civil Rights to help schools identify and prevent antisemitism.