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Herrera statement on U.S. Supreme Court denying review of lead paint case

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

The court’s decision marks a major victory in the historic case after nearly two decades of litigation

Herrera wins ruling that San Francisco’s sanctuary policies comply with federal law

October 5, 2018November 11, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Court also invalidates USDOJ conditions on law enforcement grants

Herrera uncovers web of permit fraud by Santos & Urrutia

September 20, 2018February 27, 2019 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Structural engineers endangered the public to game San Francisco’s permit system using deception, insider knowledge and forged documents

Statement from City Attorney Dennis Herrera on California Supreme Court decision in police text message case

September 13, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“San Francisco’s Department of Elections and its employees have been doing an exemplary job,” Herrera said. “I’m equally confident that our co-defendants are also meeting or exceeding their legal duties.”

The San Francisco Police Commission can move forward with disciplinary action against the police officers

Herrera sues Fillmore developer for refusing to repay $5.5 million City loan

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Balance of 2005 loan used to build the commercial space at the Fillmore Heritage Center now tops $6.5 million; Johnson for years has refused to repay taxpayers

Appellate court rules Trump’s sanctuary executive order is unconstitutional

August 1, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agrees with lower court, says the president exceeded his authority

Herrera statement on ruling in census case against the Trump administration

July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Herrera: ‘The Trump administration is playing politics with people’s lives.’

Christine Van Aken appointed to Superior Court

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

City Attorney Dennis Herrera hails appointment of ‘brilliant and exceptional’ Chief of Appellate Litigation to judgeship

Herrera moves to invalidate Department of Justice grant conditions targeting sanctuary cities

July 12, 2018September 14, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

City Attorney Dennis Herrera seeks a nationwide injunction against the U.S. Department of Justice’s unconstitutional grant conditions

Herrera applauds Court of Appeal ruling preserving Hetch Hetchy Reservoir

July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

A three-judge panel of the California Fifth District Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of the case

U.S. Supreme Court denies review of SF crisis pregnancy law, ordinance stands

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

SF law prohibits false or misleading advertising by pregnancy centers that don’t actually provide abortions, emergency contraception or referrals for those services

San Francisco, Santa Clara County and several public officials file lawsuit challenging lead paint manufacturers’ unconstitutional ballot initiative

June 26, 2018June 27, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Unlawful, deceptive initiative seeks to eliminate multimillion dollar judgment against The Sherwin-Williams Company and ConAgra Grocery Products

Herrera sues scofflaw developer for unpermitted construction work

June 20, 2018June 21, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Real estate developer and investor Ashok Gujral consistently flouted the law by doing construction work without permits or far beyond the scope of issued permits

Get the Facts About Lead Paint

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Learn more about the lead paint litigation, ballot initiative and legislation here.

Statement from City Attorney Dennis Herrera on ruling in SFPD text message case

May 30, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

“The court forcefully affirmed San Francisco’s interest in protecting public health, and repeatedly emphasized the likelihood that the sugary soda lobby’s case would fall flat,” City Attorney Dennis Herrera said.

Appellate court rules for the City, allows officer discipline to proceed

Herrera investigates Uber, Lyft over driver pay and benefits

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

‘We are going to ensure that these companies pay their drivers what they’ve earned’

Statement from City Attorney Dennis Herrera on oil companies’ motions to dismiss

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

City Attorney Dennis Herrera filed a lawsuit against the top five oil and gas companies in Sept. 2017 over costs of climate change

San Francisco announces next steps in regulating shared, powered scooters

May 23, 2018June 5, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

New city law halting unpermitted scooter operations in effect June 4, scooter permitting system now activated

San Francisco and other local governments back Santa Monica’s short-term rental law

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

Santa Monica’s common sense regulations ensure online businesses don’t have an unfair advantage

Herrera secures $620,000 from landlords who housed tenants in unsafe, dungeon-like basement

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office

The court’s decision marks a major victory in the historic case after nearly two decades of litigation

Court also invalidates USDOJ conditions on law enforcement grants

Structural engineers endangered the public to game San Francisco’s permit system using deception, insider knowledge and forged documents

The San Francisco Police Commission can move forward with disciplinary action against the police officers

Balance of 2005 loan used to build the commercial space at the Fillmore Heritage Center now tops $6.5 million; Johnson for years has refused to repay taxpayers

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agrees with lower court, says the president exceeded his authority

Herrera: ‘The Trump administration is playing politics with people’s lives.’

City Attorney Dennis Herrera hails appointment of ‘brilliant and exceptional’ Chief of Appellate Litigation to judgeship

City Attorney Dennis Herrera seeks a nationwide injunction against the U.S. Department of Justice’s unconstitutional grant conditions

A three-judge panel of the California Fifth District Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of the case

SF law prohibits false or misleading advertising by pregnancy centers that don’t actually provide abortions, emergency contraception or referrals for those services

Unlawful, deceptive initiative seeks to eliminate multimillion dollar judgment against The Sherwin-Williams Company and ConAgra Grocery Products

Real estate developer and investor Ashok Gujral consistently flouted the law by doing construction work without permits or far beyond the scope of issued permits

Learn more about the lead paint litigation, ballot initiative and legislation here.

Appellate court rules for the City, allows officer discipline to proceed

‘We are going to ensure that these companies pay their drivers what they’ve earned’

City Attorney Dennis Herrera filed a lawsuit against the top five oil and gas companies in Sept. 2017 over costs of climate change

New city law halting unpermitted scooter operations in effect June 4, scooter permitting system now activated

Santa Monica’s common sense regulations ensure online businesses don’t have an unfair advantage

Settlements include protections to prevent tenant exploitation after about two dozen tenants were found living in an underground firetrap