On February 28, 2025, in Santa Ana Police Officers Association, et al, v. City of Santa Ana, the California Court of Appeal’s Fourth District ruled on a challenge by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (“SAPOA”) and several of its officers who filed anonymously. The Court was asked to review the Superior Court’s dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the SAPOA and the officers alleging that the Santa Ana Police Department Read more
On Wednesday, February 26, the University of San Diego (USD) School of Law’s Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD) hosted a Careers in Public Law panel, offering students valuable insights into the dynamic field of public law. The event featured legal professionals who shared their experiences and provided career guidance for students interested in serving the public sector. Read more
The Southern California wildfires in January, 2025 have (as of this writing on January 17, 2025) destroyed or damaged many hundreds of cell sites, primarily in the public rights of way, as well as “distributed antenna system” (DAS) wireless sies. Read more
The American Bar Association’s Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice has announced the establishment of the ABA Administrative Law Fellowship. Read more
The Public Law Section Executive Committee is coordinating panels targeted toward law students and new lawyers who would like to learn more about pursuing a career in public law. Read more