California's SB 447 Expires: Survival Damages No Longer Available
As of January 1, 2026, California no longer permits recovery of pain and suffering in wrongful death survival actions after SB 447 expired.
December 31, 2025
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The California Tort Claims Act: Why You Have Just 6 Months to File a Claim
A comprehensive guide to California's unique requirements for suing government entities, including police departments, covering the critical 6-month deadline and claims process.
December 19, 2024
Read full article →Understanding Qualified Immunity: The Legal Doctrine Shielding Police from Accountability
An examination of qualified immunity, the Supreme Court-created legal doctrine that shields police officers from civil liability, including its origins, evolution, controversial applications, and ongoing reform efforts.
December 19, 2024
Read full article →Your Rights During Police Encounters: A Legal Guide to Documentation and Evidence Preservation
Comprehensive guide covering legal rights to record police, evidence preservation techniques, medical documentation requirements, and practical steps for documenting police encounters under California law.
December 19, 2024
Read full article →California SB 2: The Kenneth Ross Jr. Police Decertification Act
California's groundbreaking police decertification law that allows the state to revoke peace officer certifications for serious misconduct, named after Kenneth Ross Jr. who was fatally shot by Gardena police in 2018.
January 15, 2024
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