California election laws governing initiatives provide that only an individual may file a notice of intent to circulate an initiative petition. On April 28, 2009, a local group in San Diego County filed a federal lawsuit, arguing that the California law must also permit groups to sponsor initiatives. See the complaint here. The case is Chula Vista Citizens for Jobs and Fair Competition v Norris, U.S. District Court, southern district, 09-cv-897. The case had been on hold for a year, but now briefs in the case are being filed.