All articles tagged with #california law
Britney Spears posted about her 'spiritual journey' on Instagram after pleading guilty to a California wet-reckless driving violation stemming from a March arrest. She received one day in jail (time served) and 12 months of probation; she did not appear in court and was represented by attorney Michael A. Goldstein. The charge was reduced from a DUI, and details about the substance involved were not disclosed.
Dwayne Johnson was pulled over by police after the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci because his car had tinted windows. He remained calm and received a ticket. California law requires front side windows to permit at least 70 percent light; first offenses carry a $25 fine and a second offense can go up to $200.
FKA twigs filed a Los Angeles Superior Court suit to block parts of her NDA with Shia LaBeouf that she says illegally silence survivors of sexual violence, arguing they violate California’s STAND Act; the action follows a prior arbitration demand and settlement over abuse allegations, with Mathew Rosengart representing her and LaBeouf’s team contending the STAND Act does not apply.
An emergency Supreme Court ruling blocked California from enforcing a 2024 law that bars schools from automatically informing parents about a transgender student’s pronouns or gender expression without consent, a decision advocates say could widen protections rollbacks for transgender youth as the Court weighs other related cases (sports participation, conversion therapy). The majority found the policy likely violated parents’ religious and due-process rights, but Justice Kagan dissented. The ruling is temporary and remains in limbo pending appellate review, with the exact timeline unclear.
Nick Reiner’s 2020–2021 mental-health conservatorship, intended for gravely disabled individuals, could complicate the murder case against him, depending on his competence and whether his mental illness affected premeditation. His lawyers have discussed defenses such as not guilty by insanity or a lesser charge like manslaughter, with doctors’ evaluations likely shaping the strategy. Prosecutors remain confident in a conviction, and the death penalty could be considered in rare circumstances.
Parents of 15-year-old Cosmo Silverman, who died after being pinned between cars in Campbell Hall School's parking lot, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school, citing negligence and unsafe parking lot design, and claiming safety improvements were only made after the incident.
California has enacted a law empowering its labor board to regulate working conditions and union rights amid federal inaction, but the law faces legal challenges from the Trump administration and the NLRB, which argue it oversteps federal authority. Experts believe courts are unlikely to uphold the law due to preemption, potentially leaving workers without effective union protections if the law is overturned.
A new California law (AB 566) requires web browsers to offer an easy opt-out signal for users to prevent sharing or selling their personal data, potentially setting a national standard for online privacy and simplifying user control over data across the U.S.
Nancy Pelosi warned that California police could arrest federal agents if they violate state laws during upcoming immigration raids in the Bay Area, highlighting the legal ambiguity surrounding the ability of states to detain federal officers.
California has enacted a pioneering AI safety law after months of intense negotiations involving tech giants, policymakers, and advocacy groups, aiming to set a national standard for AI safety protocols and whistleblower protections, with significant implications for the industry and potential influence on federal regulation.
A Waymo autonomous vehicle was pulled over in California for making an illegal U-turn, but police couldn't issue a ticket because the car had no human driver, highlighting legal gaps in autonomous vehicle regulation. New legislation aims to address this issue, but critics argue it is insufficient, reflecting ongoing debates about self-driving car oversight and safety.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 53, the first U.S. law specifically regulating AI companies, requiring transparency and safety incident reporting, with potential global impact given California's prominence in AI industry. The law aims to balance innovation with safety, amid industry pushback and calls for federal regulation.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 'Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act,' establishing some of the strictest AI safety regulations in the U.S., requiring advanced AI companies to report safety protocols and risks, and enhancing whistleblower protections.
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced that federal immigration enforcement agents will not comply with California's new law banning on-duty officers from covering their faces, asserting federal jurisdiction and citing safety concerns amid increased assaults on agents. The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to restrict law enforcement face coverings, but federal agencies, including ICE and CBP, plan to ignore it, citing safety and operational reasons.
Blake Lively is seeking damages from Justin Baldoni after her countersuit was dismissed due to California's legal protections for victims of sexual harassment, and her legal team argues she is entitled to recover attorney's fees, damages, and punitive damages for what they describe as baseless defamation and retaliation by Baldoni and his associates.