(Subscription required) The number of women who applied for a state court appointment from Gov. Gavin Newsom jumped to 218 last year, up from 116 in 2024, according to figures released by the governor’s office.
(Subscription required) A California judicial ethics committee has issued formal guidance on when judges must consider disqualification or disclosure if a former mentee in the California Judicial Mentor Program appears before them.
(Subscription required) Data released Monday shows Gov. Gavin Newsom has had an immense impact on California's judiciary. When he departs in January, Newsom will leave behind a judiciary that is more female and more diverse, with a vast array of legal …
California must allow teachers in its public schools to notify parents that their child identifies as transgender, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, rejecting a state policy that a lower court had upheld.
Yesterday Governor Newsom identified Santa Clara County as one of 10 underperforming counties to successfully implement CARE Court, based on the rate of petitions on a per capita basis. At the outset, it is important to note that CARE Court petitions are …
(Subscription required) The Los Angeles County judge overseeing the bellwether social media addiction trial on Friday warned that a "clear violation" of her no-contact rule with jurors had occurred, suggesting the culprit was a member of the …
(Subscription required) From overseeing Britney Spears' conservatorship to managing rising probate filings as supervising judge, Penny says even the most high-profile matters come down to one thing: "It's still about the person."
Since December 2006: Number of female justices and judges is up 17.8 percentage points Percentage of Asian, Black, and Hispanic justices and judges has increased more than 140 percent For the 20th straight year, California’s judicial bench has grown more …
The California Judicial Center Library’s latest exhibition is a celebration of California women in law, including trailblazing judicial officers at all court levels. Resolute and Resilient: Celebrating 175 Years of California Women and the Law features …
For the 14th consecutive year, state public schools are invited to apply for a California Civic Learning Award. Co-sponsored by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, the awards honor campus-wide …
(Subscription required) A State Bar Court judge on Wednesday approved the disciplinary agreement between bar attorneys and Amir Mostafavi, which includes a stayed one-year license suspension, required ethics school attendance and mandated coursework on “ …
Two years after Riverside County launched CARE Court – a state program offering an alternative to homelessness and incarceration for those with severe mental health issues – program leaders reviewed how it is serving the community at a roundtable event on …
The California Supreme Court held yesterday that a man was properly convicted of resisting police by force or violence based on his having pointed an unloaded firearm at an officer’s head and allegedly pulling the trigger, rejecting the defendant’s …
(Subscription required) A California judicial ethics panel on Thursday cleared the way for state court commissioners running for judge to solicit fellow commissioners for campaign donations and endorsements, ruling that restrictions on judges pressuring …
The San Bernardino Superior Court is proud to announce a unique opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a judicial career. On March 9th, the court will host the Pathways to the Bench program at the San Bernardino Justice Center. This panel aims …
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 Law Day Contest, titled “Rule of Law and the American Dream.” As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary this July, the Court is actively …
[Justice Goodwin Liu,] an associate justice of the California Supreme Court, a humanitarian promoting international peace, justice and human rights, and a scholar and author of bestselling books on democracy and state-building will address more than 400 …
The California Supreme Court today rejected a defense petition seeking its review of the case of rapper Tory Lanez, who was convicted of shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet during a 2020 dispute in the Hollywood Hills.
A California judicial ethics committee on Thursday issued an expedited opinion addressing whether a state court commissioner running for judge may solicit campaign contributions or endorsements from fellow commissioners.
A federal judge in Virginia rejected the Justice Department’s request to search through a Washington Post reporter’s electronic devices as part of a national security leak investigation, ruling that the court would instead be responsible for conducting …
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