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Judge Denies Restraining Order Against Pasadena’s New Rent Control Law, Measure H Advocates Join Defense

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Pasadena, CA — A judge has declined the California Apartment Association’s (CAA) request for a temporary restraining order against the newly passed Measure H, a rent control amendment to the Pasadena City Charter. The decision by Superior Court Judge Mary Strobel came after the CAA challenged the measure, alleging constitutional violations. Measure H, approved by Pasadena voters in June and effective since December 22, aims to implement rent control in the city. The Association’s legal challenge argues that the measure unlawfully revises the city’s charter and infringes upon state laws including the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing … Read more

Countertenor David Daniels Sues University of Michigan Over Wrongful Termination, Alleging Rights Violations

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Former University of Michigan professor David Daniels has initiated legal action against school officials over allegations of wrongful termination following accusations of sexual misconduct. Daniels, a renowned countertenor, was dismissed in 2020 after investigations concluded he engaged in inappropriate conduct with students. The lawsuit seeks an unspecified amount in damages, asserting that Daniels’ rights were infringed upon during the termination process. A representative for the university has requested that the case be dismissed, contending that Daniels delayed legal proceedings excessively, undermining his allegations of rights violations. Contrary to the university’s claims, … Read more

Alameda County Superior Court Alerts Residents to Jury Duty Scam Calls Seeking Money, Personal Info

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Residents of Alameda County are being cautioned against a burgeoning scam where impostors, posing as court or law enforcement officials, are fraudulently demanding money and personal information due to allegedly missed jury duty. Individuals throughout the county are receiving phone calls from these scammers who claim that the recipient has failed to appear for scheduled jury services, thus incurring a fee. Representatives from the Alameda County Superior Court have stated these impersonators sometimes identify themselves as members of the sheriff’s office to appear credible. The scammers request personal data, including birth dates, … Read more

TikTok Reopens in U.S. after Trump Pledges Executive Order, Promising First Amendment Protections

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WASHINGTON — TikTok has started to restore its services in the U.S. after a brief, voluntarily initiated shutdown. The popular video-sharing app faced a potential ban due to national security concerns linked to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. This administrative halt came just before a Supreme Court endorsement of the legislation designed to curtail its operations. By late Sunday, TikTok was back online, attributing the recovery to a promise from President-elect Donald Trump, who has foreseen issuing an executive order aimed at keeping the platform operational in the U.S. The reopening provides relief to over … Read more