California’s judiciary has increased its racial and gender diversity since 2006, although Hispanics and women remain underrepresented compared to their share of the general population
Month: February 2013
Misuse of Spanish Reverses Pastor’s Child Molest Convictions
A state appeals court overturned the child molesting convictions of a pastor at a small Hollywood church because the trial judge allowed Spanish-speaking jurors to
Mercury Lawyer Settles Stock Backdating with SEC
The last remaining Mercury Interactive executive accused of stock options backdating has reached a deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to court papers
Facebook Privacy Settlement ‘Muddles’ Law
Six federal appellate judges dissented Tuesday from approval of Facebook’s $9.5 million settlement of a privacy protection class action because the money won’t benefit class
Oyster Farm Averts Looming Closure
Drakes Bay Oyster Co. has won a reprieve from the closure order of the Department of Interior. Late Monday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of
Circuit Blocks Sea Shepherd Anti-Whaling Actions
Even for those who believe whale hunting is barbaric, engaging in violence those who engage in it “you are, without a doubt, a pirate, no