• Newsom signs AI performer disclosure law

    Daily Journal
    September 17, 2026

    (Subscription required) California advertisers will have to disclose prominent use of AI-generated performers under a new law that drew opposition from business and technology groups over its labeling requirements and private enforcement provisions.

  • Declaration of Jury Misconduct Inferably Lacks Credibility

    Metropolitan News-Enterprise
    September 17, 2026

    The Court of Appeal for this district has held that where the uncontradicted declaration of a juror told of persistent misconduct on the part of some other members of the panel during deliberations, and the judge made no findings with respect to the allegations in denying a motion for a new trial, it must be assumed that the account was determined to lack credibility, requiring an affirmance of the judgment for the plaintiff.

  • Judicial Profile: Los Angeles County Commissioner Dennis F. Hernandez

    Daily Journal
    September 16, 2026

    (Subscription required) Commissioner Dennis F. Hernandez says his job in family court is often to cut through emotion, identify the dispute that actually needs deciding and help families move forward.

  • New law lets Californians over 80 permanently opt out of jury duty

    Daily Journal
    September 16, 2026

    (Subscription required) Beginning in 2028, Californians 80 and older will be able to claim a permanent medical exemption from jury service without providing documentation.

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