Litigation
Oct. 18, 2013
State court ruling barring anti-gay juror bias may influence federal case
While a federal appellate panel considers whether trial lawyers can exclude prospective jurors due to their sexual orientation, a California court of appeal answered no to that cutting-edge gay rights question more than a decade ago.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
While a federal appellate panel considers whether trial lawyers can exclude prospective jurors due to their sexual orientation, a California court of appeal answered no to that cutting-edge gay rights question more than a decade ago. The state court precedent, while not binding on the federal panel, could influence the outcome, one legal scholar said. "California law could be considered persuasive authority...
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