Tag Archives: Supremes

Oh, the Places the California Supremes Will Go!

Seyfarth Synopsis: With apologies to Dr. Seuss, we’ve penned an ode to the judicial chaos of the year just past, highlighted by three California Supreme Court decisions—Alvarado v. Dart Container Corp., Dynamex Operations v. Superior Court, and Troester v. Starbucks … Continue reading

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The SEC's Unconstitutional Hearing Process – Will the Supremes Fix It?

We have addressed the bizarre, and unconstitutional situation in SEC administrative proceedings, where the Commission files a complaint, appoints the "prosecutor" and the judge, and creates the rules under which the trial will be held. It is a process that … Continue reading

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The Supremes Clarify the Legal Definition of Harassment When It Comes to “Purely Expressive Activity”

The word “harassment” is one of those terms I hear all the time as a family law attorney.  I have had complaints from clients that their spouse made a mess of the house just to “harass” them.  Or, I have … Continue reading

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Supremes Uphold Immigration Law

Late last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Arizona law that (1) can put employers out of business for hiring unauthorized workers and (2) mandates the use of E-Verify. The Basics In Chamber of Commerce of the United States … Continue reading

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Cell Phone Similar to a Pack of Cigarette's? So Say California Supremes: Guess What? Our Fourth Amendment May Go Up in Smoke!

In January, the California Supreme Court ruled that police can search the contents of a cell phone from a person who has been arrested, without a warrant. The court held that police looking at the contents of a cell phone, … Continue reading

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