Supreme Court Grants Review in Jury Trial Case

Yesterday the California Supreme Court granted review in Franchise Tax Board v. Superior Court, which raises the issue of when a jury trial is required in tax refund cases. Our earlier post on the Court of Appeal's decision (which had held in favor of a jury trial) is here.

Filing Foreign Lawsuit Not Protected By Anti-SLAPP Statute

In Geussous v. Chrome Hearts (here), the court held that filing a lawsuit in a foreign country does not constitute protected conduct under the anti-SLAPP statute, Code of Civil Procedure Section 425.16. The constitution protects the right to petition one's own government, said the court, not a foreign government.

Why Is A Part-Time Legislature A Bad Idea?

Let me count the ways, says Steve Maviglio, the leader of the opposition committee, here in Calitics. If you want California governed like Texas, it seems like a great idea.

Want To Protect Marriage?

A proposed initiative takes the logical next step. The Los Angeles Times reports here.