Updates

April 7, 2020 In Updates Access to Justice, Court Secrecy

Preserving Public Access to Court Proceedings During COVID-19 Closures

Public Justice asks Santa Clara County Superior Court to provide for public and media access As courthouses physically close for everyone’s safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, public access to all legal proceedings – a right under the U.S. Constitution and many state constitutions – is…

December 16, 2019 In Updates

Public Justice Calls on California Supreme Court to Change Bar Admission Score

In 2018, only about 40% of test-takers for the California bar exam passed – the state’s worst pass rate since 1951. California’s pass line, or cut score, is 144, the second-highest nationally only behind Delaware. While California is in the midst of a review of…

August 7, 2019 In Updates

Beth Terrell Named Public Justice President

The new president of Public Justice, Beth Terrell, knew even before she started her legal education that she wanted to use litigation to promote justice for those in the greatest need. Growing up on a farm in Idaho, Terrell developed an independent streak and a strong work ethic that she has consistently directed towards helping others.

July 30, 2019 In Updates

20-Year-Long Case Fighting Dark Money in Politics Awarded Public Justice’s 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award

Public Justice’s 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year award was awarded to the legal team who represented a class action beginning almost twenty years ago, earning a settlement for consumers and shedding light on corruption in politics. The award was presented on the evening of…

July 10, 2019 In Updates

Attorney Russ Herman to Receive 2019 Champion of Justice Award

Public Justice is proud to announce that veteran litigator and renowned attorney Russ Herman will receive the organization’s 2019 Champion of Justice Award.

June 7, 2019 In Updates

Public Justice Announces Finalists for 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award

The five finalist cases for Public Justice’s 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award include landmark cases dealing with school negligence of students with disabilities, a twenty-year fight against Dark Money in politics, illegal straw purchasing of firearms used in a murder, industrial pollution in…

February 7, 2019 In Updates

Public Justice Executive Director Paul Bland’s Statement On CFPB Rollback Of Consumer Protection Against Payday Lending

On February 6th, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced their plan to dispose of rules put in place to protect consumers from predatory lending. The 2017 rule requires lenders to determine whether or not someone has the ability to repay a high-interest loan without getting…

January 17, 2019 In Updates Class Action Preservation, Forced Arbitration, Workers' Rights

Public Justice Secures Historic Workers’ Rights Victory at Supreme Court

On Tuesday, Public Justice—along with its wonderful co-counsel, Andrew Schmidt Law and Fair Work Law—won a major victory for workers in the U.S. Supreme Court! The Court issued a unanimous decision for our client in Oliveira v. New Prime, a case about whether transportation companies,…

November 24, 2018 In Updates Consumers' Rights

Full Senate to Vote on CFPB Director Nominee This Week

Kraninger remains wildly unqualified; Public Justice urges Senators oppose her nomination Kathy Kraninger’s nomination to be permanent director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is due for a vote next week, and Public Justice remains firmly opposed. Kraninger is not only unqualified for the job,…

September 6, 2018 In Updates

Making an Impact. Creating Change. Our 2017 Annual Report

Whether we’re bringing cutting-edge lawsuits in the courts, or mobilizing communities to support or oppose issues, nominees or legislation, Public Justice’s work has never been more necessary than it is now. We hope the voices and the stories included in this report will make you proud of what we’ve accomplished together and inspired to continue our fight for justice for all.