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Labor/Employment

Jul. 21, 2010

Businesses Can Ban Picketing

Businesses have the power to stop unions from picketing on their property, a state appellate court ruled Monday in a first-of-its kind decision with major statewide free speech implications.

By Laura Ernde

Daily Journal Staff Writer

Businesses have the power to stop unions from picketing on their property, a state appellate court ruled Monday in a first-of-its kind decision with major statewide free speech implications.

The 3rd District Court of Appeal invalidated two California laws that for decades made it virtually impossible for private property owners to restrict union demonstrations.

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