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Analysis California Cases Criminal Health Law enforcement

August 1, 2023

Latest San Bernardino inmate death among about 30 in IE this year

Note: This story was edited Aug. 3 to add the names of inmates who had not been identified at publication time. A man awaiting trial for 22 months was found…

Joe and Toni

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

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Automotive/Transportation Cases Civil Civil Rights Corporate Employment Finance Health Lawfirm Happenings Personal Injury Retail & E-Commerce

September 18, 2023

Federal case filings Sept. 11-15

Matilde Garza v. County of San Bernardino (5:23-cv-01849): Civil Rights Act. California Central District Judge Consuelo Marshall presides.The family of Antonio Garza are suing the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department…

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California Cases Criminal Health

September 18, 2023

Victorville physician gets 18 months for oxycodone sales

Former anesthesiologist Wendell Mark Street was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for improperly prescribing the opioid oxycodone. In a sentencing memorandum, Street said the federal prosecution was a…

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Appellate California Cases Civil Criminal Juvenile Law enforcement

September 13, 2023

Appellate ruling roundup Sept. 12

Agriculture: Riverside Superior Judge Angel Bermudez's conviction affirmed in Petersen v. Alvocado (MCC1800520/E078660)Roberta Petersen sued the owners of a neighboring property. She claimed their conversion of an avocado grove into…

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Follow Our Courts serves our Inland Empire readers with useful looks at general circumstances with potential legal consequences.

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Family law Features Health Legal Industry

July 20, 2023

Legal documents parents might prepare before child turns 18

This time of year, as parents around the Inland Empire are preparing to send children off to live independently or to attend college, ProSe Legal Service sees an increase in…

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Did You Know?Features

June 26, 2023

June 26 is International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, drug traffickers constitute 16% of state felony sentences -- the largest major offense percentage, and offenders have a 33% rate of imprisonment. This…

Cases Civil Consumer Protection Courthouse Happenings COVID-19 Features Health Legal Industry Technology

June 15, 2023

VIDEO: San Bernardino lawyer Bill Shapiro shares local history, stories of cases

EDITOR’S COLUMN Today, Follow Our Courts releases its second video in the Stories of Law in the IE series. In this one, I sat with Bill Shapiro in his San…

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

San Bernardino Superior Court

September 19, 2023

Prosecutor elected to commissioner in SB

Supervising Deputy District Attorney Cecilia Joo will join San Bernardino Superior Court as a commissioner, the court announced Sept. 18. Court commissioners are appointed by judges of the court, and…

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September 19, 2023

Riverside Bar honors Judge Riemer, installs new officers

The Riverside County Bar Association awarded Riverside Superior Judge Craig Riemer with the E. Aurora Hughes Meritorious Award for Service Sept. 14. The award presentation was held at the bar’s…

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California Legal Industry Legislation

September 13, 2023

Juror pay raise sent to governor

A pilot program that would increase juror pay in four undetermined counties was sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk Sept. 7. Assembly Bill 881 would increase juror pay to $100…

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

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California Criminal Law enforcement Legislation

September 15, 2023

Child trafficking bill sent to governor

A bill that would make child sex trafficking a three-strike felony passed the legislature Sept. 13 and is on the governor’s desk to sign. Although child sex trafficking is currently…

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California Legislation

September 14, 2023

Bid to axe age limit for child sex assault claims passes legislature

The California Legislature on Sept. 12 sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that would almost completely remove the statute of limitations on child sex assault claims. Victims of childhood sexual…

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California Legal Industry Legislation

September 13, 2023

Juror pay raise sent to governor

A pilot program that would increase juror pay in four undetermined counties was sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk Sept. 7. Assembly Bill 881 would increase juror pay to $100…

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Joe and Toni

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, Executive Editor of Follow Our Courts

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…

Toni Momberger, Executive Editor of Follow Our Courts

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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August 13, 2023

Did you know? Judges can’t comment on current cases

The Canons of Judicial Ethics restrict judges from commenting on pending court cases, even when the case is being heard in a different courtroom. Access the CA Code of Judicial…

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