Since California’s Proposition 47 passage in November, prosecutors and public defenders across the region have been scrambling to identify prisoners eligible for release
Local courts scramble to downgrade offenses, release inmates under Prop 47 Read More »
California voters rejected Proposition 46 – the initiative that would have raised the cap on pain and suffering damages in medical malpractice lawsuits from $250,000 to $1.1 million – by a more than two-to-one margin on Tuesday.
Proposition 46 overwhelmingly rejected by California voters Read More »
Debate over whether to adjust the $250,000 pain and suffering cap in medical malpractice lawsuits for inflation is pitting insurance companies against trial lawyers, each with different views of Prop. 46’s implications.
Prior malpractice victims urge passage of Proposition 46 to aid future plaintiffs Read More »
Stressing the need for a living wage ordinance for its lowest paid employees, San Mateo County’s 5,000 in-home care workers are demanding higher wages and healthcare benefits.
Home health aids clash with San Mateo County officials over pay Read More »
