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ABC Solar Files Lawsuit to Defend Solar Rights Act against City of Rolling Hills Estates

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Today ABC Solar filed a complaint against the City of Rolling Hills Estates and its vendor Los Angeles County in the Los Angeles Superior Court. (Read the Complaint here). The action seeks to compel the City and County to comply with the letter and the spirit of the California Solar Rights Act and its associated laws.… Continue Reading ABC Solar Files Lawsuit to Defend Solar Rights Act against City of Rolling Hills Estates

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Jeff Lewis prevails in Appeal Challenging Misuse of California’s Anti-Harassment Statute, Code of Civil Procedure, Section 527.6

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California’s Civil Harassment statute, Code of Civil Procedure section 527.6 provides a framework for people truly victimized to obtain an injunction against credible, actual threats of violence or true “harassment” (as legally, distinctly defined by Section 527.6). This California law, however, was not passed in order to provide protection to a non-victim who, upon realizing he/she does not have a valid… Continue Reading Jeff Lewis prevails in Appeal Challenging Misuse of California’s Anti-Harassment Statute, Code of Civil Procedure, Section 527.6

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Supreme Court grants review in Ted Rall v. LA Times Case

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Jeff Lewis has represented Ted Rall in a case against the LA Times. The Times prevailed at the trial court and obtained a dismissal on an anti-SLAPP motion. The Times also prevailed at the intermediate review step in the California Court of Appeal. Last week the Supreme Court granted Ted Rall’s petition to review the… Continue Reading Supreme Court grants review in Ted Rall v. LA Times Case

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City of Palos Verdes Estates Agrees to Settlement of Parkland Lawsuit

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A video of the City of Palos Verdes Estates Council Meeting to approve the settlement is available here.             Today the lawsuit over the Panorama Parkland was resolved.  The Parties* found common ground on their mutual priority for preserving parkland. The lawsuit was originally filed by John Harbison and CEPC to unwind a sale of parkland property from… Continue Reading City of Palos Verdes Estates Agrees to Settlement of Parkland Lawsuit

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Jeff Lewis argues for Ted Rall In First Amendment battle Against LA Times

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Ted Rall’s legal fight against the LA Times was argued before the Second District Court of Appeal earlier this month. Audio of the oral argument is posted here. Ted wrote an article about the appellate argument here. From that article: It ought to be illegal for a police department to own a newspaper. But it’s… Continue Reading Jeff Lewis argues for Ted Rall In First Amendment battle Against LA Times

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Jeff Lewis calls for Recusal of RPV City Attorney in Investigation of Closed Session Leaks

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For sometime, the City Attorney for Rancho Palos Verdes has been investigating leaks of closed session meetings. The City has taken the extraordinary act of issuing legislative subpoenas — an authorized but rarely used tool of city government — to compel residents to produce documents to the City. Jeff Lewis represents former Mayor Brian Campbell… Continue Reading Jeff Lewis calls for Recusal of RPV City Attorney in Investigation of Closed Session Leaks

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Jeff Lewis files Opening Brief in First Amendment Appeal Challenging Misuse of California’s Anti-Harassment Statute, Code of Civil Procedure, Section 527.6

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Update: On April 26, 2019, Jeff Lewis prevailed. To view the details of the firm’s victory, please click here.”    Jeff Lewis is representing a party restrained under California’s Civil Harassment Restraining statute, Code of Civil Procedure, section 527.6. The appeal is now pending against personal injury attorney Dan Dunbar in the second District Court… Continue Reading Jeff Lewis files Opening Brief in First Amendment Appeal Challenging Misuse of California’s Anti-Harassment Statute, Code of Civil Procedure, Section 527.6

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It’s Over: California Supreme Court Denies Review of Palos Verdes Estates Parkland Sale

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In January, the Second District Court of Appeal issued its opinion about the validity of the property deed restrictions and the propriety of the 2012 sale of parkland in Palos Verdes Estates. The Palos Verdes Homes Association — still convinced it has the absolute power to sell parkland — asked the California Supreme Court to… Continue Reading It’s Over: California Supreme Court Denies Review of Palos Verdes Estates Parkland Sale

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