Appeals Court Says DNA Collection Law Violates State Constitution

Appeals Court Says DNA Collection Law Violates State Constitution

For a second time, a state appeals court in San Francisco today struck down a California law that requires police to collect DNA samples from…

SF Marriage Equality Attorney Confirmed to State Court of Appeal

SF Marriage Equality Attorney Confirmed to State Court of Appeal

Chief Deputy San Francisco City Attorney Therese Stewart, who led the city’s nine-year legal battle for marriage equality, was unanimously confirmed by a state commission…

Court In SF OKs Suit Against Facebook For Fraud, Privacy Violations

Court In SF OKs Suit Against Facebook For Fraud, Privacy Violations

A federal appeals court ruled in San Francisco today that Facebook users can go ahead with breach-of-contract and fraud claims against the online social network…

Court Upholds SF’s Ban On Plastic Bags

Court Upholds SF’s Ban On Plastic Bags

A state appeals court has upheld a San Francisco law banning the use of non-compostable plastic bags at checkout stands in retail stores and grocery…

Court: Thief Has No Right To Privacy Against GPS Search For Stolen Phone

Court: Thief Has No Right To Privacy Against GPS Search For Stolen Phone

A person who steals a cellphone doesn’t have a privacy right that would prevent police from using global positioning to find the phone and arrest…