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The article discusses a court case of Sullivan v. Kelly Services Inc. were the plaintiff sued the defendant temporary staffing agency for compensation of time and expenses related to interviews based California law. It mentions that the district court concluded that employee must be given compensation for time spent in interviews but not for its preparation and travel expenses. It also informs about the summary judgment and the granting of class certification.

The article focuses on the Unfinished Business Doctrine and its application to the court case Jewel v. Boxer. In Jewel v. Boxer, the California Court of Appeal ruled that after dissolution, a firm continues to function for the purpose of completing partnership business, and no partner is entitled to additional compensation for completing the unfinished business of that partnership.

The article focuses on a new law passed in California for payment of compensation to victims of crimes of violence. Compensation under the California bill, will depend on roughly the same criteria as the aid to families with dependent children, which costs an average of $170 a month for each family, but it waives the usual property qualification. The bill has enjoyed widespread approval in the state and it is hoped that California experiment will spread to other states. New York and Illinois are thinking actively along the same lines.

The article focuses on the judicial approach to indemnity. Topics include the enforcement of indemnity agreements, contract interpretation by the court, and the terminology used in general indemnity clauses. Information is provided on the exercise of reasonable discretion, and the requirements in the statute of frauds.

The article reports that 928,594 dollars have been received as compensation by the relatives of three of the deceased whose bodies were sent to be preserved at the cryonic suspension firm Cryonics Interment Inc. of Los Angeles, California. As stated, the company's interment had broken and the freezing liquid nitrogen supply was cut off due to which the bodies in the burial capsules melted and decomposed. The relatives sued Cryonics Executive Robert Nelson and Mortician Joseph Klockgether.

The article offers news briefs on miscellaneous topics. The jury of Scripps Memorial Hospital awarded an 8-year old girl with 1.5 million dollars, after she suffered from brain damage when her oxygen supply was cut off during birth, but the Superior Court Judge reduced the compensation amount. 15-years old rape victim sued her assailant with 22,500 dollars, after they were imprisoned for only 5 months. An Austin lawyer, Don Hancock, who handles divorces reduced the clients divorce costs.

The article reports on the fear among U.S. airports after the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal in a case involving airport-noise in Los Angeles, California. It provides an overview of the case, which started in 1968 when homeowners filed suit for property value diminution caused by airplanes' noise. It notes that the refusal reflects the high court's lack of readiness to articulate a policy that will clarify when rules amount to a taking of property for which compensation must be paid.

The article informs that a California jury delivered a verdict against company Johnson and Johnson for paying $25.7 million in compensation against the lawsuit by a woman who claimed she developed cancer by using the company's talc-based baby powder.

The article reports that Afghan immigrants working at the U.S. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California are asking overtime pay and compensation for rest breaks and meal from the defense contractor Tatitlek Support Services. California Department of Industrial Relations spokesman Peter Melton states that the workers must received such payment as they are subjected to the state's labor laws. The class-action lawsuit faced by Tatitlek in 2011 was also mentioned.

The article discusses highlights of the California Coalition on Workers' Compensation (CCWC) Annual Conference held in Anaheim, California from July 12 to 14, 2017. Topics explored include the potential impact of some California laws on workers' compensation, provisions of the proposed California Assembly Bill 44, and the outlook issued by CCWC managing director Paul Yoder for the California Nurses Association-sponsored Senate Bill 562.

The article discusses a summary judgment of a court case which granted compensation by the federal government to West Sacramento, California landowners whose properties underlaid the ten-mile-long railroad corridor that was converted to a recreational trail by the federal Surface Transportation Board. The court decided that the federal government, regardless of the degree of involvement in developing the trail, has a taking liability upon the issuance of the Notice of Interim Trail Use (NITU).

The article discusses a court case wherein the plaintiff was awarded a total of 3.68 million dollars in damages against California's North Kern State Prison staff. It says that the family of illegal immigrant Francisco Castañeda filed a suit after he died due to the defendants' denial of medical care for his penile cancer. The U.S. District Court considered the lack of medical care by the prison staff as an unjust punishment.

The article discusses a court case involving the California Public Employees Retirement System (CALPERS) and California State Teachers Retirement Systems (CALSTERS) vs. the State Street Bank & Trust Co. (SSB) in California. The lawsuit aimed to seek more than 200 million dollars in overcharges and damages of behalf of CALPERS and CALSTERS. The suit also alleged that SSB conducted transactions for a period of eight years with rates that was unfavarable to the plan sponsors.

Reports on the victory of Schoville &Arnell, a law firm in punitive and compensatory damages for a Ford Motor Co. SUV rollover in San Diego, California. Description of the internal documents of the company regarding the stability and crashworthiness of its popular Explorer vehicle; Recommendation of safety changes for years by engineers; Facts of the case.

Reports on the efforts of the California state legislature to pass a workers' compensation reform legislation before March 31, 2004. Background on the problems affecting the workers' compensation market in the state; Provisions of the proposed legislation; Options being considered by insurance companies and businesses in the state should the legislature failed to come up with a legislation.

The article informs about the withdrawal of lawsuit at the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California that was filled by an Indian women who was raped by the driver of transportation company Uber Technologies Inc. Topics discussed includes compensation demand by the women filling the suit, screening of drivers and claim by the company to develop biometrics system.

The article focuses on aspiring professional football player Brian Banks whose 2002 rape conviction was overturned in May 2012. It states that he remains undecided if he should file a claim for compensation against California for his five years of incarceration. It mentions his focus is on pursuing a career in the National Football League and is in football training. It talks about speculation that his accuser, Wanetta Gibson, could face legal charges for false accusations.

The article examines the workers compensation claims of professional athletes and the forum shopping of retired players. It cites the compensation benefits of the National Football League (NFL) players in California. It adds that some teams are including forum selection clauses in its contracts with players to limit the claims to a certain state. It discusses the ruling of the California Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) on Cincinnati Bengals.

The article deals with the decision being considered by the Los Angeles City Council of California on economic incentives for its local hotel industry. The incentives focus on modernization and upgrade projects and higher compensation pay to workers. The council is reportedly considering reports from other local departments on issues concerning the local tourism industry, particularly incentives and benefits.

The article offers information on the new laws that would affect the human resource department at private companies in Sacramento, California. Assembly Bill (AB) 469 or the Wage Theft Prevention Act would amend Labor Code sections, and include provisions that would identify misdemeaning employers. Senate Bill (SB) 459 would create liabilities for misclassifying workers as independent contractors. AB 1396 would require employers to write information about commission compensation.

The article discusses a court case on the recovery of one million dollar from unapproved change order work involving Ted Jacob Engineering Group Inc. and Ratcliff Architects. It states that the consulting agreement from Ratcliff was not received by Jacob until six months after it started to work. It says that Jacob received an award of 1,080,698 dollars in fees from the jury. Moreover, the California Court of Appeals subjected the contractor for not negotiating price for the additional work.

The author reflects on the significant role of the Senate Bill 1608 introduced by the California Senate to address issues regarding the prevalence of Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 lawsuits in the state. She points out that one of the best provisions proposed in the new law is a stipulation that plaintiffs may recover damages only for a violation they personally encountered. She also discusses other provisions of the bill.

The article reports that Jessie Evans, former men's basketball coach at the University of San Francisco (USF), sued the institution for the alleged unlawful termination of his contract on March 2008. It states that Evans demands for punitive damages along with compensation damages for humiliation, mental anguish and emotional distress. Evans claims that the athletic director of USF has damaged his reputation by publicly declaring that he voluntarily took a leave of absence in December 2007.

The article discusses the court case, Bakersfield City School District, et al. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The case involves a district air conditioning mechanic who was injured outside a school after chasing a suspect who escaped from the police. The California Court of Appeal ruled that the district should compensate the employee even though he obtained the injury outside the schools.

The article reports that the Sacramento County Superior Court has awarded $7.6 million to James Lindberg, a former California Department of Education official, in April 2007. Lindberg claimed he faced retaliation from his superiors after having reported the misuse of millions of dollars in federal money intended for education programs.

The article presents several funny court cases, which have not caught readers' attention. At the city of Los Angeles court the plaintiff R. Sally accuses the defendant W. Stan of infinite ignorance and demands a compensation for pain and suffering. At the Iowa Falls county courthouse, there is a case between Cow, the victim and Knoxville, the accused. At the Los Angeles superior court there is a litigation between N. Richie and Pepsi One concerning the calorie content.

Reports on the rulings of the San Diego, California Superior Court on a lawsuit filed by gay students Joseph Ramelli and Megan Donovan against the Poway High School for failure to address the discrimination and harassment they have faced. Total amount of damages awarded to the students; Impact of harassment and discrimination on the two.