Davis Vanguard

Newsom Appoints 10 New Judges to California Superior Courts across Eight Counties

Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed 10 new Democratic superior court judges to fill vacancies across eight California counties, with experienced legal professionals from public service and private practice.

California’s ‘Judicial Hellhole’ Poses Challenge to Businesses

Opinion: Los Angeles poses a challenge for businesses that must navigate its overcrowded courts and reputation for being a "judicial hellhole" that's unfriendly to business.
Los Angeles Magazine

Landmark Ruling: California Courts Adopt Generative AI Policies

For most people, interactions with the court system are rare, but when they do occur, the consequences can be significant. Generative AI introduces both opportunities and risks into the judicial process. It can improve efficiency by drafting documents ...
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California courts owe defendants a jury of their peers — it’s still too hard to get one

A SAN DIEGO MAN accused of murder went on trial for four weeks earlier this year. After closing arguments, the jurors — myself included — re-examined hundreds of photos of exhibits and re-listened to hours of testimony before finding the man guilty on ...

The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map for this year's midterm election. Voters approved it as a Democratic counterresponse to Texas' new GOP-friendly map.