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Same-Sex Couples Have A Right To Marry & A Right To Have Marriage Recognized By Other States.

September 4, 2015 by

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The United States Supreme Court held the Fourteenth Amendment requires a State to license a marriage between two people of the same sex and to recognize a marriage between two people of the same sex when their marriage was lawfully licensed and performed out-of-State. Chief Justice Roberts, in his dissent joined by Justices Scalia and […]

Filed Under: Fourteenth Amendment Law News, Legal News, LGBT Law News, U.S. Supreme Court Tagged With: 135 S.Ct. 2584, 192 L.Ed.2d 609

Supreme Court Holds Church May Put Up Temporary Signs To Announce Times And Places Of Its Services.

August 24, 2015 by

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A town has a strict Sign Code, which permits ideological, political and a limited category of directional signs for “qualifying events.” A small, cash-strapped church and its pastor wished to advertise the time and location of their Sunday church services. Services are held in changing locations in or near the town. The church began placing […]

Filed Under: First Amendment Law News, Fourteenth Amendment Law News, Legal News, U.S. Supreme Court Tagged With: 135 S.Ct. 2218, 192 L.Ed.2d 236

Religion Is Like A Pair Of Shoes…Find One That Fits For You, But Don’t Make Me Wear Your Shoes. — George Carlin.

November 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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In California, a person with developmental disabilities has the same legal rights and responsibilities guaranteed all other individuals by the United States Constitution, including “a right to religious freedom and practice.”  (Welfare and Institutions Code section 4502 [Lanterman Act]). Plaintiffs are the owners six-bed residential community care facility. The defendant is a regional center established […]

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Does Continuous Lighting Amount To Cruel And Unusual Punishment?

March 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Cruel And Unusual Punishment

A Washington prisoner appealed the grant of summary judgment in favor of prison officials who placed him in a special unit where he was monitored every 30 minutes. In the unit, each single-inmate cell is illuminated with three four-foot-long fluorescent tubes. Two of the three may be turned off by the inmate, but one of them […]

Filed Under: Eighth Amendment Law News, Fourteenth Amendment Law News, Law Enforcement Law News, Legal News, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal Law News

Prisoner’s Allegations Regarding Violations of Freedom Of Religion.

March 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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Plaintiff brought an action against prison personnel at the Arizona Department of Corrections for treatment he alleged he received while an inmate. He said he did not receive proper care for his mental illness and became suicidal, in violation of his rights under the Eighth Amendment. He also alleged deprivation of his rights under the First and Fourteenth […]

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“Open Your Mouth So We Can Take A Cheek Swab Of Your DNA” Are Now The First Words After An Arrest When They Used To Be “You Have A Right To Remain Silent.”

July 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Justice Anthony Kennedy, writing for the majority, called taking a cheek swab from arrestees a legitimate police booking procedure. The opinion further states “an individual’s identity is more than just his name or Social Security number, and the government’s interest in identification goes beyond ensuring that the proper name is typed on the indictment.” Justice Antonin […]

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Political Party Has Standing To Challenge California Law Requiring Political Signature Gatherers To Be Registered Voters In Same County Where Signatures Gathered.

March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Plaintiff Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County brought an action against California’s Secretary of State, seeking a holding that California’s Election Code [§§ 8066 & 8451] violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments because it mandates that those persons who collect signatures for the nomination papers of political candidates must be “voters in the district or political […]

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Fourth Amendment Violation For Seizing Homeless Persons’ Shopping Carts.

October 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Nine homeless persons living on Skid Row filed suit against the City of Los Angeles, alleging their constitutional rights were violated when the City seized and destroyed their personal possessions temporarily left on public sidewalks while they attended to necessary tasks. The trial court issued an injunction against the City from performing regular “clean-ups,” and […]

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How to Prepare Your Business for a Merger or Acquisition

July 16, 2025 By Mark Mellor

With the 50,000 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals that happened globally in 2024, it is evident that businesses are constantly looking for ways to grow and expand. M&A deals can provide a quick and effective way for companies to enter new markets, acquire new … Read More...

What Is Commercial Litigation and How Does It Affect Your Business?

May 23, 2025 By Mark Mellor

Every business, regardless of its size or industry, faces unique challenges. Among these, legal disputes can often be the most daunting and disruptive. Commercial litigation, a specialized area of law, serves as a framework for resolving disputes arising from business … Read More...

Common Types of Real Estate Fraud

May 21, 2025 By Mark Mellor

Real estate transactions are some of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. Unfortunately, the complexity of these deals creates opportunities for fraud. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or investor, knowing how to protect yourself and recognize … Read More...

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