(Subscription required) As supervising judge of San Diego's central criminal division, Theodore M. Weathers juggles crowded calendars, judicial staffing shortages and complex cases involving mental health diversion and sexually violent predators. His guiding principles are preparation, civility and keeping an open mind.

(Subscription required) Jurors found Johnson & Johnson liable in a mesothelioma lawsuit involving its baby powder, assigning the company 40% of the responsibility. The company disputes the plaintiff's claimed product use and says it will appeal.

(Subscription required) Kristin Rosi alleges she was fired after challenging the California Department of Insurance's handling of rate cases and resisting improper interference in her judicial duties. Her lawsuit also alleges discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation.

(Subscription required) As California court interpreters stage walkouts over wages and staffing shortages, the judiciary is exploring technology that could ease the burden. But experts warn that artificial intelligence remains unreliable for courtroom interpretation, raising questions about how courts will meet their language access obligations.