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California Courts Press Releases

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 00:06 GMT

Governor Newsom launches Engaged California statewide for the first time to give all Californians a stronger voice in AI policy

All Californians are invited to participate in California’s digital democracy effort, as Governor Newsom launches Engaged California statewide to give Californians a stronger voice in AI policy and assess its impact on the state’s economy and workers. This …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

Anaheim Union’s South Junior High earns state’s top Civic Learning Award

Anaheim Union’s South Junior High earns state’s top Civic Learning Awardelaine.chan Mon, 05/04/2026 - 11:17 NewsLink South Junior High School in the Anaheim Union High School District received the 2026 Civic Learning Award of Excellence, one of three …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

California Bar Proposes Rule Requiring Lawyers to Verify Every AI Output — and Five Other AI-Focused Ethics Changes

The State Bar of California’s Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct proposed changes to Rule 1.1 would, for the first time, write specific AI obligations into California’s rules. The changes span the rules on competence, client …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

San Bernardino Superior Court Celebrates Juror Appreciation Week May 11 Through May 15

San Bernardino Superior Court Celebrates Juror Appreciation Week May 11 Through May 15Karen.Datangel Wed, 05/06/2026 - 10:56 Fromthecourts

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

California's highest court to consider whether drugmakers have 'duty to innovate'

A decision could change product liability law if it effectively required drugmakers to spend more to develop and quickly commercialize alternative products, sometimes called a "duty to innovate." The case ⁠was brought by about 24,000 HIV …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

Judge denies resentencing for Bay Area brothers in 1995 stabbing case

The resentencing request stems from changes in California law over the past several years. Senate Bill 1437, which took effect Jan. 1, 2019, created a pathway for people convicted of murder to seek resentencing, but did not initially apply to attempted …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 22:40 GMT

SF Immigration Court — one of the busiest in the nation — closes months ahead of schedule

The San Francisco Immigration Court closed for good Friday, months ahead of schedule, leaving a lengthy case backlog and adding to years-long delays for asylum seekers. The closure follows a dramatic cutback in judicial staffing under the Trump …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 22:40 GMT

California Supreme Court Narrows Felony Murder Rule in Resentencing Appeal

(Subscription required) Defendants who intend to kill someone but don’t actually deliver the lethal blow, or directly aid the killer who did, cannot be found guilty of first-degree felony murder, California’s Supreme Court held Monday in a 6-1 decision …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 22:39 GMT

Appellate Justice, Doctor Who Educates With Social Media To Speak at First UC Davis Commencements

A California appellate justice and a doctor who uses social media to empower medical learners will be the first guest speakers as the University of California, Davis, begins its graduation season this week.

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 22:39 GMT

California Judicial Branch Dedicates New Sacramento Courthouse

State and local officials, local judges and court staff, and California Supreme Court justices gathered last month to help commemorate the completion of the new Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Sacramento County Courthouse. The new building consolidates court …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 02:14 GMT

Resolve Law LA program gains traction as virtual settlement tool

(Subscription required) Modeled after a program that once operated out of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse cafeteria, the Resolve Law LA Virtual Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) Program has become an increasingly popular option for attorneys litigating …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 02:14 GMT

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Announces Winners of the Law Day 2026 Video Contest

The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, in collaboration with the Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA), proudly celebrates Law Day 2026 and announces the winners of this year’s Law Day Video Contest, held under the theme “Rule of Law …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 02:14 GMT

State Bar’s 2025 Annual Report Acknowledges Financial Woes, Highlights Discipline Wins

The State Bar has released its annual report for the last fiscal year, highlighting the distribution of historically high legal aid funding, sourced primarily from interest on attorney trust accounts and public grants, while acknowledging continuing …

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Published on May 2, 2026 - 01:15 GMT

Chief Justice Guerrero Announces 2026 Civic Learning Award Honorees

SACRAMENTO—Today, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero announced the recipients of the 2026 Civic Learning Awards, the state’s highest honor recognizing K–12 schools for outstanding achievement in civic education. “These schools show what’s possible when school …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

The latest on California's CARE Courts

When CARE Courts were introduced in California in 2022, they were touted as a way to help California’s most vulnerable. The system was designed to allow family members, first responders, and others to petition the courts on another person’s behalf, who may …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

Man convicted of murder in drug death is sixth Placer fentanyl homicide conviction

A man scheduled to stand trial next week pleaded no contest to second-degree murder for a Placer County death from fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid that has been sold by dealers on social media and other online platforms. James Scott Teahan Jr., 35, was …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

Bail must be ‘reasonably attainable’ for nonviolent offenders, California Supreme Court rules

People charged with crimes in California must be granted bail in amounts they can afford unless they are accused of capital offenses, or face serious charges and pose a threat of violence if released, the state Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday. …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

Supreme Court Orders 30-Day Suspension for Ex-State Bar Executive Director Joseph Dunn

The California high court has ordered that former Executive Director of the State Bar Joseph Dunn, 67, be suspended from practicing law for one year, with execution stayed, and face an actual suspension for the first 30 days of his 365 day probationary …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 22:33 GMT

New Court Remote Appearance System and Scheduling Platform

New Court Remote Appearance System and Scheduling PlatformKaren.Datangel Mon, 04/27/2026 - 12:49 Fromthecourts

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 22:33 GMT

California Supreme Court Suspends Ex-State Bar Leader's Law License for 30 Days

(Subscription required) California’s Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily suspended the law license of Joe Dunn, the former head of the state bar, after a judge found he misled leaders of the lawyer-licensing agency during his tenure there more than a …

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