California Legal News

What is changing in California law: rulings from the state courts, bills signed into law, and regulatory updates that affect people and businesses in CA. Use the topics below to narrow the feed.

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Ninth Circuit Upholds Order Blocking Federal Control of California National Guard
Oct 24, 2026Courts & Legislation
A federal appeals court affirmed that the federalization of California National Guard troops in Los Angeles exceeded constitutional authority.
Federal Judge Lets American Solidarity Party Challenge California Ballot Party Labels
Oct 23, 2026Courts & Legislation
Senior U.S. District Judge Maxine M. Chesney denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by the American Solidarity Party, keeping its challenge to the "Party Preference: None" label on California ballots alive.
Investors Sue Skechers and Private Equity Buyer Over Alleged Stock Price Manipulation
Oct 23, 2026Business & Corporate
A proposed shareholder class action accuses Skechers leaders and private equity firm 3G Capital of deflating stock value before a 2025 buyout.
Federal Administration Appeals Four-Decade Protection for Unaccompanied Migrant Minors
Oct 22, 2026Immigration
The federal government is asking an appeals court to end a 40-year-old injunction requiring legal rights notifications for unaccompanied minor migrants.
Federal Judge Refuses to Pause California Social Media Addiction Law Case
Oct 22, 2026IP & Technology
A federal judge declined to halt court proceedings while Google, Meta, and TikTok appeal a ruling upholding California's social media addiction law.
15 Charged in $1.8 Billion Health Care Fraud Schemes Across California
Oct 22, 2026Criminal Defense
Federal authorities announced charges against 15 defendants in massive health care fraud schemes totaling nearly $1.8 billion in losses.
California Leads Multistate Coalition Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
Oct 20, 2026Immigration
California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a multistate coalition filing an amicus brief challenging warrantless civil immigration arrests by DHS.
California Residents Sue PG&E Over AI Call Recording Practices
Oct 19, 2026IP & Technology
Five California residents filed a class action lawsuit accusing PG&E and PolyAI of violating state privacy laws by routing calls through an AI assistant.
California AG Secures $6 Million Settlement Over 23andMe Data Breach
Oct 19, 2026IP & Technology
Attorney General Rob Bonta reached a $6 million settlement with 23andMe’s successor, securing consumer rights to delete genetic data and samples.
Fidelity Crypto Unit Settles California State Commodity Law Claims for $500,000
Oct 17, 2026Business & Corporate IP & Technology
Fidelity Digital Asset Services agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve California allegations that it barred users from withdrawing cryptocurrency during its first two years.
California Law Enforcement Seizes 4 Tons of Stolen Copper Wire in Los Angeles
Oct 16, 2026Criminal Defense
California state and local law enforcement seized nearly four tons of stolen copper wire valued at $102,000 during an operation in downtown Los Angeles.
Justice Department Sues California Over Alleged Noncitizen Voter Registrations
Oct 16, 2026Immigration
The DOJ and DHS allege more than 20,000 likely noncitizens are registered to vote in California and have taken the state to federal court.
California AG Bonta Joins Multi‑State Coalition to Protect Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy
Oct 16, 2026Bankruptcy & Debt IP & Technology
California and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general filed a notice in Character.AI's bankruptcy, urging the court to address privacy and child‑safety concerns before any sale of the company's assets.
Federal Lawsuit Targets California Ticket Broker for Massive BOTS Act Violations
Oct 16, 2026Business & Corporate
Federal authorities filed a lawsuit against a California ticket broker and three executives for illegally buying millions of event tickets.
California sues ICE to block immigration arrests inside state courthouses
Oct 16, 2026Immigration
California Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges ICE’s nationwide arrest targets threaten court access and asks a federal judge to halt all immigration enforcement at California courthouses.
Justice Department sues California over alleged non‑citizen mail‑in ballots
Oct 15, 2026Immigration
The Justice Department claims more than 20,000 California voters may be non‑citizens and seeks an injunction to stop counting their mail‑in ballots until citizenship can be verified.
California Sues ICE Over Courthouse Civil Immigration Arrests
Oct 15, 2026Immigration
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against ICE, arguing that civil immigration arrests at state courthouses violate federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
Judge Orders Secretary Rubio to Reopen 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery
Oct 15, 2026Immigration
A San Diego federal judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring Secretary of State Marco Rubio to announce a 30‑day registration period for the 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery, opening the chance for up to 55,000 applicants.
Judge Dismisses Autism and ADHD Claims Against Major Baby Food Brands
Oct 15, 2026Personal Injury & Accidents
A federal judge dismissed claims that heavy metals in baby foods cause autism and ADHD, though lawsuits over IQ loss and infant formula remain alive.
Google Faces Arguments Over AI Wiretapping and Customer Call Consent
Oct 14, 2026IP & Technology
A federal judge heard arguments over whether Google's AI customer service tool illegally records phone calls without proper consumer consent.