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#immigration
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Judge Troy Nunley sanctioned a DOJ attorney for failing to release detained immigrants as ordered, highlighting systemic issues in immigration enforcement.
California
fromKqed
3 days ago

'No Hope for Someone Like Me': Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED

Immigrant communities in California face significant declines in tax filings due to shrinking refunds and distrust in the IRS.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Clever New Lawsuit That Could Finally End ICE's Reign of Terror in Blue States

Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz is suing immigration agents for violating his rights during a brutal abduction.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Judge Troy Nunley sanctioned a DOJ attorney for failing to release detained immigrants as ordered, highlighting systemic issues in immigration enforcement.
California
fromKqed
3 days ago

'No Hope for Someone Like Me': Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED

Immigrant communities in California face significant declines in tax filings due to shrinking refunds and distrust in the IRS.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Clever New Lawsuit That Could Finally End ICE's Reign of Terror in Blue States

Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz is suing immigration agents for violating his rights during a brutal abduction.
California
fromsfist.com
22 hours ago

Saturday Links: Man Suspected of Killing Laney College Coach Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

Cedric Irving was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial for the murder of Laney College football coach John Beam.
Apple
fromEngadget
22 hours ago

Apple avoids a second import ban for its redesigned smartwatches in latest court ruling

Apple's redesigned smartwatches can continue selling after the ITC ruled against an import ban related to Masimo's patents.
#ice
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Judge's Order for "Alligator Alcatraz" May Shape Legal Access at Other ICE Jails

Demonstrators protest against ICE and demand closure of the Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Florida.
US news
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Northern California Man Shot By ICE Was Not Gang Member, Lawyer Says, Was Acquitted of Murder Charge In El Salvador

ICE agents shot a Salvadoran man during a traffic stop, claiming he was a gang member wanted for murder, despite his acquittal years prior.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Judge's Order for "Alligator Alcatraz" May Shape Legal Access at Other ICE Jails

Demonstrators protest against ICE and demand closure of the Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Florida.
US news
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Northern California Man Shot By ICE Was Not Gang Member, Lawyer Says, Was Acquitted of Murder Charge In El Salvador

ICE agents shot a Salvadoran man during a traffic stop, claiming he was a gang member wanted for murder, despite his acquittal years prior.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose lawmaker at center of AI regulation fight - San Jose Spotlight

A coalition urges Rep. Sam Liccardo to reject a pro-AI PAC endorsement that seeks to centralize AI regulation under federal control.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

San Francisco man facing homicide charges in SoMa hit-and-run

A man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
#san-francisco
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

What San Francisco's AI billboards say about the state of the industry

San Francisco's billboards reflect a booming AI industry focused on practical applications, largely ignoring safety and governance issues.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

'Moderates' helped Bilal Mahmood oust S.F.'s leftiest supe. Now, some say he's too progressive.

Bilal Mahmood's election has led to unexpected progressive stances, causing discontent among his former tech supporters.
Intellectual property law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 day ago

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, April 17: CAFC Reverses District Court Rulings in Penile Implant Patent Case; CJEU Clarifies Scope of 'Pastiche' Copyright Exception; Stanford AI Index Shows Tech Gap Between U.S. And China Nearly Gone

The Federal Circuit reversed a California court's denial of JMOL on trade secret and patent inventorship claims regarding a cosmetic penile implant.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims

California authorities allege that Amazon has put pressure on independent sellers using its platform into raising their prices on the sites of competitors such as Walmart and Target, so that Amazon can appear to have lower prices.
E-Commerce
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.
Business intelligence
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Oracle delivers semantic search without LLMs

Oracle's Trusted Answer Search prioritizes control and predictability in enterprise search, using vector search over generative models for reliable outcomes.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
#california
Privacy professionals
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trump wants trans health records, but California is trying to stop him - LGBTQ Nation

California Assembly passed a bill to protect patient privacy against out-of-state subpoenas for medical records related to gender-affirming and reproductive care.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In California (2027) - Above the Law

California's legal scene features top firms ranked by associates based on prestige, with notable firms in both Northern and Southern California.
Privacy professionals
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trump wants trans health records, but California is trying to stop him - LGBTQ Nation

California Assembly passed a bill to protect patient privacy against out-of-state subpoenas for medical records related to gender-affirming and reproductive care.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In California (2027) - Above the Law

California's legal scene features top firms ranked by associates based on prestige, with notable firms in both Northern and Southern California.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 days ago

The Brewing Controversy Of Attorneys And Law Firms Running Ads Immersed Throughout AI Chatbot Conversations

Lawyers and law firms are considering advertising during AI chats to reach potential clients effectively.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

IBM just settled a major anti-DEI case for $17 million

Racial discrimination is illegal, and government contractors cannot evade the law by repackaging it as DEI. The Department launched the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative to root out this misconduct, hold offenders accountable, and end this practice for good.
Social justice
Privacy technologies
fromPetaPixel
3 days ago

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Religious law firm convinces nuns to sue state over trans-inclusive law - LGBTQ Nation

Nuns at a Catholic hospice are suing New York over laws they claim violate their religious rights regarding gender identity and pronoun usage.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Man accused of attack on Sam Altman's SF home was in crisis, parents say

A 20-year-old man faces federal charges after attacking OpenAI's headquarters, with his family citing a mental health crisis.
#sam-altman
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
5 days ago

DOJ: Man Who Attacked Sam Altman's House Threatened to Kill Other Tech CEOs | KQED

A Texas man faces charges for attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after violent attacks at his home and company headquarters.
San Francisco
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Sam Altman's house

Sam Altman's house may have been targeted in two violent incidents involving gunfire and a Molotov cocktail.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
5 days ago

DOJ: Man Who Attacked Sam Altman's House Threatened to Kill Other Tech CEOs | KQED

A Texas man faces charges for attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after violent attacks at his home and company headquarters.
San Francisco
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Sam Altman's house

Sam Altman's house may have been targeted in two violent incidents involving gunfire and a Molotov cocktail.
#alameda-county
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Original home of ChatGPT hits the market for $1.5M

The San Francisco apartment where OpenAI was founded is on the market for $1,545,000.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

They want to represent S.F. in Congress. Here's how they'd tackle AI, crypto and tech.

Candidates for California's 11th congressional district emphasize tech regulation, with differing views on federal digital currency and the role of tech in government.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Spotify just won $322 million from music pirates it can't find

The default judgement, issued on Tuesday by Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York, awards Spotify $300 million in damages, with UMG, WMG, and Sony Music awarded $22.2 million collectively.
Intellectual property law
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Yolo County Explosion Defendants Make Court Appearance

Six individuals have been indicted in connection with a fireworks explosion in Yolo County, with court appearances scheduled for the defendants, including former sheriff's lieutenant Sam Machado.
California
Silicon Valley
fromMission Local
2 days ago

AI boom is city's weirdest tech boom, says S.F.'s chief economist

The AI boom in San Francisco significantly differs from previous tech booms, impacting jobs and office space occupancy.
Privacy professionals
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Another lawsuit targets San Jose's license plate cameras - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents filed a federal lawsuit against the city's automated license plate reader program, claiming it violates Fourth Amendment rights.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
5 days ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Two Arrested In Shooting Near Sam Altman's Home Following Separate Firebomb Attack

Two suspects were arrested for gunfire near OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, following a Molotov Cocktail attack days earlier.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Fired Sheriff files defamation claim against county

Christina Corpus claims her removal as San Mateo County Sheriff was due to a defamation campaign, not misconduct.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 week ago

OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft intensifies as accusations of legal ambush and chaos emerge ahead of the trial set for April 27.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Sunset Dunes opponents appeal S.F. court decision to keep Great Highway a park

Residents are appealing a court decision that upheld a ballot measure closing the Great Highway to vehicles for a new city park.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

S.F. ex-human rights boss Sheryl Davis pleads not guilty, postpones arraignment

Davis was asked to resign from her post in September 2024 by former Mayor London Breed. She has since faced several investigations into her spending, including by the City Attorney's office, and for the past 18 months, by the District Attorney.
Mission District
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Judge hears environmental lawsuits against Oakland airport over expansion

Activists are challenging the Port of Oakland's airport expansion due to concerns over air pollution and inadequate health assessments.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Silicon Valley's success is deeply rooted in government-funded research, which has been crucial for foundational technologies.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Man charged with attempted murder after attack on OpenAI CEO Altman's home

A 20-year-old Texan faces life imprisonment for an arson attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's residence.
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Former Adult Film Star Passes The Bar Exam - Above the Law

Asia Carrera, whose real name is Jessica Steinhauser, graduated from St. Mary's Law in 2024 and cleared the Texas bar exam after a previous near miss by just two points.
Law
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

With Supe Wong absent, District 4 candidates blast 'big money' and mayor's influence

Candidates in the Sunset District race criticized the influence of money from developers and independent committees on the election process.
California
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Contractors settling suits over payoffs to former college district chancellor Galatolo

San Mateo County Community College District is nearing settlement with three firms in a 'pay-to-play' scheme involving construction contracts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

DOJ launches investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations, reports say

The Department of Justice is investigating sexual assault allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has resigned from Congress amid these claims.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Biglaw Firm's PAC Donated To Swalwell... After Rape Allegations Dropped - Above the Law

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and his gubernatorial campaign following serious allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

DOJ launches investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations, reports say

The Department of Justice is investigating sexual assault allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has resigned from Congress amid these claims.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Biglaw Firm's PAC Donated To Swalwell... After Rape Allegations Dropped - Above the Law

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and his gubernatorial campaign following serious allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers $1.72 per ticket. Live Nation argues the up to $280 million it pledged in its settlement with the Justice Department and a handful of states will ultimately prove larger than the sum based on the jury award.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

"What's at issue is can the president rewrite the Constitution. And basically we are arguing that birthright citizenship is clearly stated in the 14th Amendment and that the Supreme Court actually already decided this issue in 1898," Kohli says.
Social justice
#legal-news
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.16.26 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments include disbarments, antitrust rulings, and labor agreements impacting various sectors.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.16.26 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments include disbarments, antitrust rulings, and labor agreements impacting various sectors.
#patent-law
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court could ban counting of late arriving mail-in ballots

California's law permits counting ballots that are postmarked by Election Day and arrive within seven days. However, the Supreme Court is reviewing this law, which could lead to millions of ballots being discarded.
East Bay (California)
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Australian federal court warns lawyers over unacceptable' use of AI

The federal court of Australia warns against using generative AI in legal proceedings due to risks of inaccuracies and potential legal consequences.
SF politics
fromKqed
3 days ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
Law
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

For Google Advertisers Who Overpaid The Monopoly - Don't Hate, Arbitrate | AdExchanger

Keller Postman is pioneering mass arbitration lawsuits against Google for alleged monopolistic practices and overpayments in advertising.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.15.26 - Above the Law

Kirkland earns significant revenue and hires a top lawyer from Wachtell for $80 million over three years.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Attorneys used AI to write court filings, cited fake legal decisions, State Bar alleges

Three attorneys in California face discipline for submitting AI-generated court filings with nonexistent legal citations.
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Kalshi wins temporary pause in Arizona criminal case | TechCrunch

Arizona's case against prediction market Kalshi faces a setback due to a temporary restraining order from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Law
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Stanford medical professor who was wrongfully arrested wins $58 million verdict

A jury awarded $58 million to Dr. James Quinn for wrongful arrest by Chemence Medical amid a contract dispute.
Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
#public-defender
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Judge fines San Francisco public defender for contempt after he refuses to take new cases

San Francisco's public defender was fined for rejecting cases due to overwhelming workload and insufficient staffing, impacting the justice system.
Law
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Judge fines San Francisco public defender for contempt after he refuses to take new cases

San Francisco's public defender was fined for rejecting cases due to overwhelming workload and insufficient staffing, impacting the justice system.
Law
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.13.26 - Above the Law

White House ballroom construction has resumed, while various legal and corporate developments unfold across the country.
Intellectual property law
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Meta's Big Court Defeat Has Huge Implications for Lawsuits Against the AI Industry

Meta and YouTube lost a landmark trial over social media addiction, impacting their platforms and potentially affecting AI companies as well.
US politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Immigrants Suing ICE Over Detention Conditions Get Their Day in Court in SF | KQED

Detained immigrants at California City detention center allege inadequate medical care, restricted legal access, and punitive conditions, seeking court-ordered reforms and class-action status.
#legal-blogs
fromKqed
1 month ago

San Francisco Immigration Court's Death by a Thousand Cuts | KQED

San Francisco's immigration courts are being hollowed out by the Trump Administration, with plans to close one of the courts downtown by the end of the year. Mission Local's Clara-Sophia Daly explains how day to day operations - including asylum hearings - have changed.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Verdict May Arrive This Week In Much-Delayed Trial of Los Gatos 'Party Mom'

Boys and girls testified that O'Connor would pressure them to sneak out of their own houses when their parents were asleep, and ply them with copious amounts of alcohol, assigning them bedrooms where they could hookup. Prosecutors described this as 'grooming,' and suggested that O'Connor got some sort of 'sexual gratification' in the process.
US news
fromKqed
1 month ago

San Francisco Court Clerks Launch Strike Over Staffing and Criminal Case Backlogs | KQED

We're spread so thin that nobody's really been given the opportunity to be adequately trained for some of the assignments that we're sent off to. The situation hasn't gotten any better, and our concerns are the same, and they're growing. Staffing shortages have existed for years in the criminal division and are being exacerbated as the San Francisco district attorney's office files more cases.
San Francisco
Law
fromKqed
1 month ago

Why So Many Legal Courts in S.F.? | KQED

San Francisco concentrates multiple levels of state and federal courts in one location, including Superior Court, U.S. District Court, Court of Appeals, and California Supreme Court, which is unusual compared to other states where courts are typically dispersed across state capitals or larger cities.
Law
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Judge forced to slash SF jury pool over hate for Elon Musk

Judge Breyer removed over a third of a 93-person jury pool for bias against Elon Musk in a civil trial about his 2022 Twitter purchase.
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