Div. One of the First District Court of Appeal held yesterday that a trial judge erred in finding that the ordinary meaning of “pursuit” applies to a statute providing immunity from liability for collisions caused by suspects fleeing from police if the law enforcement agency has adopted a written policy on safe conduct for vehicular chases, saying that the technical definition provided in the internal plan controls.

(Subscription required) Ford argued for the right to use discovery from its federal RICO suit in related state lemon law cases, but a magistrate judge declined, limiting use and restricting access to confidential documents.

(Subscription required) Civility is often described in the language of manners, including politeness, courtesy or restraint. Not to be naïve, there exists a line of scholarly critique arguing that appeals to "civility" in public discourse are not neutral or benign, but can serve to discipline, silence, or erase minority or dissenting voices.

(Subscription required) The Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled against transgender individuals this year, allowing bans on military service, healthcare and identity recognition. With key cases on transgender athletes approaching, the Court shows little inclination to protect them from discrimination.