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California Permanently Adopts Court Procedures Devised for COVID-19 Updated: Published by:

During the coronavirus pandemic, California joined many other states in adjusting court procedures to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Now, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will make some of these reforms permanent. The law takes effect immediately. Depositions now may be taken remotely rather than…

Honoring the Late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Updated: Published by:

US Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 87 due to complications of metastatic cancer of the pancreas. Serving on the nation’s highest court for 27 years, she was known for her role in advancing equality and legal rights…

Law School Graduates With Disabilities File Discrimination Lawsuit Against State Bar of California Over Remote Bar Exam Updated: Published by:

On Monday, September 14, 2020, three law school graduates with disabilities filed a lawsuit against the State Bar of California and the National Conference of Board Examiners alleging disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Unruh Act. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S.…

Judge Rules on Epic Games, Inc.’s Request for Temporary Restraining Order Against Apple Inc. Updated: Published by:

On Thursday, August 24, 2020, U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers issued a ruling on Epic Games, Inc.'s request for temporary restraining order against Apple Inc. The order grants Epic Games' request for a temporary restraining order against Apple from restricting, suspending, or terminating any affiliate of Epic Games…

ASU Sues Facebook Over Instagram Account Promoting “COVID-19 Parties” on Campus Updated: Published by:

The Arizona Board of Regents is suing in federal court to shut down an Instagram account that uses ASU trademarks in spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.

Facebook Sued by Anti-Vaccination Group for Fact Checking Claims Concerning Vaccines and 5G Networks Updated: Published by:

On Monday, August 17, 2020, Children's Health Defense filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Inc. in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California. The lawsuit alleges that Facebook acted jointly or in concert with federal government agencies or actors to deny Children's Health Defense's First Amendment speech and Fifth Amendment…