The federal government’s representative before the U.S. Supreme Court is recommending that the high court deny review of the California Trucking Association’s legal challenge of a California law aimed at reclassifying owner-operators as carrier employees.
May 24, 2022California Trucking Association
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Solicitor General Recommends Against High Court Consideration of AB 5 Case
The U.S. Supreme Court by Alex Brandon/Associated Press Government, Business, Logistics 
Artist rendering of the proposed ballpark and waterfront development at the Port of Oakland's Howard Terminal. (Courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group)
Proposed Ballpark at Port of Oakland Hits Snag
Artist rendering of the proposed ballpark and waterfront development at the Port of Oakland's Howard Terminal. (Courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group)In baseball terms, the Oakland Athletics’ efforts to build a stadium and billion-dollar real estate development at the Port of Oakland is in the bottom of the ninth inning and the home team is behind several runs.
September 1, 2021 Government, Business 
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.., on June 22. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg News)
California Trucking Association to Take AB 5 Case to Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.., on June 22. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg News)The California Trucking Association on June 21 learned that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will not reconsider its earlier rejection of CTA’s challenge to a state independent contractor law. CTA plans to appeal its complaint to the nation’s highest court.
June 22, 2021 Government, Business 
CTA said the court should grant a rehearing. (Getty Images)
CTA Pursues Review of AB 5 Contractor Ruling
CTA said the court should grant a rehearing. (Getty Images)The California Trucking Association has asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for a full appellate court review of a three-member panel’s earlier decision regarding a state law that many in trucking deem unfair to the industry.
May 26, 2021 Government, Business 
Traffic on I-10 in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press)
California Trucking Association to Appeal AB 5 Decision
Traffic on I-10 in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press)The California Trucking Association will appeal a court decision on the state’s independent contractor law that many in trucking deem unfavorable to the industry, CTA CEO Shawn Yadon said on May 3.
May 4, 2021 Government, Business 
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Appeals Court Rules California Can Enforce AB 5
A truck travels on a road in California. (vitpho/Getty Images)A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a lower court’s preliminary injunction that blocked the immediate implementation of California’s Assembly Bill 5 law, which motor carriers have claimed would make use of independent contractors next to impossible.
April 28, 2021 Government, Business 
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California Trucking Association Continues Fight Against AB 5
A truck travels on a road in California. (vitpho/Getty Images)The California Trucking Association continues to lay the legal groundwork to block the state from enforcing a law aimed at reclassifying owner-operators as motor carrier employees.
May 11, 2020 Government, Business 
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Federal Judge Issues TRO Against Enforcement of California AB 5
KPIX CBS SF Bay Area via YouTubeA federal judge in the Southern District Court of California on Dec. 31 issued a temporary restraining order against the implementation of California’s Assembly Bill 5, as it pertains to the trucking industry.
January 1, 2020 Government, Business 
The Western States Trucking Association argues the so-called "ABC test" makes it almost impossible for motor carriers to utilize independent contractors. (Getty Images)
Two Trucking Associations Challenging ‘ABC’ Contractor Test in Federal Court
The Western States Trucking Association argues the so-called "ABC test" makes it almost impossible for motor carriers to utilize independent contractors. (Getty Images)An association of small to medium-sized motor carriers has asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reject a decision last month by a federal district judge in California to dismiss a challenge to the so-called “ABC test,” which is used to decide if a contractor should be classified as an employee in California.
April 25, 2019 Government, Business 
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US Supreme Court Rejects California Trucking Association Appeal Over Driver Classification
Terrence Antonio James/Tribune Content AgencyThe U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by the California Trucking Association over the employment classification of truck drivers contracted by motor carriers.
March 19, 2019