Litigation

Why Non-Californians Should Always Read This Blog

By Bruce Nye

The main purpose of this blog (other than posting random music videos from YouTube) is to provide help to non-California companies and others who only occasionally have to deal with litigation in the Golden State.  But here's why what's happening in California is important to companies in every state:  The New York Times reports on a UC Davis Law Review study showing that the California Supreme Court is the most influential state supreme court in the United States. 

Shepard's Citation Service shows that from 1940 to 2005, decisions of the California Supremes were followed by other state courts 1260 times.   In second and third place were Washington (942) and Colorado (848).   Kentucky came in last, with 177.

So here's a shout-out to you non-Californians:  Read about California on CalBizLit.com.  Those wacky California Supreme Court decisions may be coming your way.

Hat tip to The Appellate Practitioner.

Full post as published by CalBizLit on April 02, 2008 (boomark / email).