In the era of mass connectivity and social media, Facebook and Twitter have supplanted the traditional neighborhood watch. That’s proving to have both legal benefits and headaches.
The U.S. Department of Justice has informed California Gov. Gavin Newsom that his state’s COVID-19 phased recovery plan may violated constitutional protections because it groups churches and other places of worship in a later phase compared to sit-down restaurants, shopping malls and other businesses. In the letter, a copy of which is available here, DOJ … Read more
A man held for nearly a month in the Sacramento County jail has filed a federal lawsuit alleging financial loss and damage to his reputation. Like all criminal defendants, Taylor Brophy was entitled to attend a hearing in a quick and timely manner after being arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence. But … Read more