The University of California must disclose the names of a dozen officers in the controversial pepper spraying of UC Davis students peacefully protesting the increase
Month: July 2013
Alaska Commercial Fishing Limited to Protect Sea Lions
Alaska and the local fishing industry lost their challenge of federal limits on commercial fishing as a means of protecting the state’s endangered Steller sea
Court OKs Disneyland’s Segway Ban
Tina Baughman fought it out in two courts, but she still can’t use a Segway to get around Disneyland. California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal
Court Expands Right to File Private Water Pollution Suits
A federal appeals court expanded the ability of private citizens to sue for violation of permits to discharge pollution into state or federal waterways. California
Publisher Wins Records Access Appeal
In a significant victory for journalists and public records access, a state appeals court has ruled a small-town California newspaper does not have to pay
Henderson Honored With ABA’s Thurgood Marshall Award
U.S. District Judge Thelton Henderson will receive the American Bar Association’s Thurgood Marshall award in recognition of his contribution to the advancement of civil rights.