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California Supreme Court Holds Undocumented Immigrants Can Practice Law

Finally, Sergio Garcia's fight to win a law license has ended. But, as the New York Times observed astutely, he…

Science Fails to Trump Law When It Comes to Breathalyzer Tests

In a recent decision, the California Supreme Court ruled that in challenging the reading of breathalyzers in DUI cases, testimony…

California Local Governments Can Ban Medical Marijuana Shops

On Monday, the Supreme Court of California ruled that local governments have the power to ban operating medical marijuana dispensaries…

Prominent Advertising Attorney Joins Venable’s Los Angeles Office

In recent days, Venable LLP announced that Greg Sater, one of the nation's leading advertising attorneys, joined the firm’s Los…

Supporters of Proposition 8 Argue for Right to Appeal

California Proposition 8, the ban of same-sex marriage in California, has repeatedly not been defended by state officials.  Monday, March…

Sirhan Sirhan Denied Parole

Sirhan Sirhan, the Palestinian Christian who shot and killed Senator Robert Kennedy in 1968, was denied parole yesterday.  This was…

California Supreme Court To Hear Arguments Regarding Gay Marriage Ban

Almost exactly one year after the California Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the right for gay couples to marry, many…

California Supreme Court Grants Whistleblower Protection

The California Supreme Court granted whistle-blowers in state government protection on Thursday in a case where a low-level employee reported…