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Matt Simons
Matt Simons is a reporter who covers the legal world of Oakland, CA. In the past, he's reported on everything from the music industry and national parks to high-profile criminal cases, internet piracy and various appeals. For story tips, please feel free to email him at: [email protected].
Latest Articles by Matt Simons
San Francisco’s nicest park is a homeless-free surveillance state in the sky
One critic says Salesforce Park was designed “from the get-go” to exclude homeless people. Parkgoers don’t seem to mind.
Courtroom tensions flare as ‘Zizian’ cult murder case nears trial
One defendant asks, “Where are the gods?” as accusations of misconduct and ulterior motives fly between attorneys.
Ninth Circuit sides with California over regulating minors' 'addictive' social media feeds
The decision will allow California to enforce parts of a new law regulating minors’ access to “addictive” social media algorithms, with one exception.
Most antitrust claims survive against music lyrics provider
Two of the largest companies in the lyrics-licensing world are going head-to-head in court over claims of anticompetitive behavior.
Military trans ban suit marches on, despite protest by feds
The judge gave the go-ahead for limited discovery but made it clear he'd like the Ninth Circuit to rule on his injunction sooner rather than later.
Ninth Circuit blocks Bay Area sideshow law
A panel ruled that a law regulating a city tradition of shutting down intersections for car stunts likely infringes on First Amendment rights.
Trump urges Ninth Circuit to halt refugee admissions, defund resettlement program
If the appeals panel lifts a lower court block of the president's executive order, Trump could suspend all refugee admissions and end existing resettlement services.
Judge approves $100 million Google settlement despite transparency concerns
A federal judge in San Jose said the settlement administrators failed to disclose significant financial ties and made some changes to ensure the fairness of the deal.