The courts and cases in the Inland Empire exist in a greater context and have broad implications. We explore and discuss.

Analysis Courthouse Happenings COVID-19 Criminal Extra! Extra!Family law Finance Government Juvenile Legal Industry Opinion Technology

April 18, 2023

Justice in the IE vs. the rest of California

EDITOR'S COLUMN Civil rights attorney Joe Richardson and I grab lunch as often as we can – he adopted my mother as his own many years ago, and by now…

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Analysis California Courthouse Happenings COVID-19 Criminal Family law Government Legal Industry

March 29, 2023

Inland counties have similar woes, un-similar backlog-dismissal numbers

Riverside Superior Court ran out of time to try 1,800 criminal cases, and consequently dismissed them. San Bernardino Superior Court has not dismissed any cases for lack of time. Both…

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Analysis California Cases Courthouse Happenings Criminal Law enforcement Legal Industry

March 1, 2023

Judge under fire: What really happened in that bail reduction hearing

After William McKay killed Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Isaiah Cordero, officials across the Inland Empire have been calling for the resignation of San Bernardino Superior Judge Cara Hutson. The San Bernardino/Riverside…

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Coverage of filings, motions, settlements and rulings in the Inland Empire show local lawyers; and judges; work, and record precedent.

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Appellate California Cases Civil Finance Government

May 30, 2023

San Bernardino supervisor term limits, pay cap, upheld on appeal

San Bernardino County’s Measure K, which imposed a single-term limit and a $5,000 monthly salary cap on county supervisors, was found constitutional by the Court of Appeal. The published appellate…

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Automotive/Transportation Cases Civil Criminal Education

May 30, 2023

Child’s bus stop death brings suit

Two parents whose child was fatally hit by a driver at a Palm Springs district school drop-off spot sued the school district Dec. 16 for negligence and dangerous condition of…

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Cases Civil Criminal Family law Native American

May 30, 2023

Appellate ruling roundup May 29

Criminal: Riverside Superior Judge Anthony Villalobos's denial of resentencing affirmed in People v. Lucas (ICR9720/E079563)Wilfred Lucas participated in a home invasion that resulted in the death of an accomplice and…

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Civil Rights Did You Know?Features

May 31, 2023

June is LGBTQIA Pride Month

Across the United States, legislation intended to limit LBGTQIA rights has been increasing for at least five years, but as of April 3, 2023 has already seen more than twice…

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Did You Know?Features

May 9, 2023

It’s Juror Appreciation Week

Juror Appreciation Week is May 8-12, 2023. Every year, the Judicial Council of California and the superior courts team up to recognize the millions of Californians who answer the call…

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Consumer Protection Extra! Extra!Features

April 26, 2023

Video series launches with local stories – IE history, cases, people

EDITOR'S COLUMN I love stories. As soon as someone says, “Let me tell you about the time…” they have my full attention. About a year ago, I decided I wanted…

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Follow Our Courts follows what’s happening in Inland Empire law firms and courthouses — new hires, new courtrooms, awards, etc.

Criminal Family law Legal Industry

May 30, 2023

SB Judge Schneider, Commissioner Gassner, honored at annual dinner

Judge Wilfred Schneider and Commissioner Michael Gassner have joined the list of Kaufman Campbell award winners. Around 200 attended the awards dinner held June 18 in Redlands’ Mitten Building organized…

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COVID-19 Family law Health Lawfirm Happenings Legal Industry Personal Injury

May 27, 2023

Riverside judges, attorneys, clerks honored at Barrister’s reception

After a four-year break induced by the pandemic, the Riverside Barristers held their Annual Judicial Reception May 17 on the rooftop of Riverside’s City Hall. The event provided a dual…

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Cases Civil Rights Criminal Lawfirm Happenings Legal Industry

May 16, 2023

Judge throws out case against lawyer for ADA suits

Big Bear attorney Ross Cornell should not have been charged with a felony, Riverside Superior Judge Matthew Perantoni ruled May 12. The Riverside District Attorney’s complaint claimed that Cornell filed…

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Follow Our Courts follows state bills and municipal ordinances that affect the Inland Empire from proposal through enactment (or failure).

California Courthouse Happenings COVID-19 Environment Government Health Housing Immigration Juvenile Legal Industry Legislation

April 6, 2023

State of the Courts: diversity, remote hearings, environmentalism

Patricia Guerrero, California’s first Latina chief justice, stressed recent gains in diversity in the state’s judicial branch during her first State of the Courts address March 27. “California’s court system…

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April 3, 2023

Senate Judiciary Committee passes remote access, judgeship bills

The California Senate’s Judiciary Committee passed multiple bills March 28 meeting. Senate Bill 21: Civil actions: remote proceedings by Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana)Passed to the Appropriations Committee unanimously.This bill…

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California Courthouse Happenings Legal Industry Legislation

March 28, 2023

Bill would bypass state court-reporter license requirements

A California bill would allow people who pass a national court reporters examination to work as a court reporter in California, without passing the state’s test. Senate Bill 662 was…

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Analysis Courthouse Happenings COVID-19 Criminal Extra! Extra!Family law Finance Government Juvenile Legal Industry Opinion Technology

April 18, 2023

Justice in the IE vs. the rest of California

EDITOR'S COLUMN Civil rights attorney Joe Richardson and I grab lunch as often as we can – he adopted my mother as his own many years ago, and by now…

Toni Momberger

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Calendar Extra! Extra!Government Legal Industry Opinion

April 11, 2023

Ethics, politics and the American justice system

EDITOR'S COLUMN I have been getting notices for a virtual town hall on "judicial independence" from San Bernardino Superior Court, and I didn't feel like I fully understood what that…

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Extra! Extra!Legal Industry Opinion

February 27, 2023

Spotlighting local heroes in service to access to justice

EDITOR'S COLUMN I hear the phrase “access to justice” every day in my job. It seems to mean different things to different people. I started working the question into conversations.…

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