Vol. 40 No. 2 NO QUALIFIED IMMUNITY ON EXCESSIVE FORCE CLAIM WHERE POLICE USED BODYWEIGHT FORCE ON THE BACK OF A PRONE INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS MENTALLY ILL, NOT SUSPECTED OF A CRIME, AND DID NOT PRESENT A RISK TO OFFICERS OR OTHERS In its July 2024 decision in Scott v. Smith,[1] a Read More
Amendments to the California Health & Safety Code §17980 that Could Assist Law Enforcement, Code Enforcement, Fire and Building in Addressing Illegal Activity at Commercial Buildings. This memorandum addresses the substantive amendments to California Health & Read More
JONES MAYER OBTAINS DISMISSAL WHERE COUNSEL FAILS TO SERVE COMPLAINT FOR FOUR YEARS FULLERTON, CA—On November 18, 2024, the Orange County Superior Court Read More
