NewsLinks is a collection of recent news items relating primarily to the California judicial branch. NewsLinks does not verify or endorse the accuracy or fairness of the news items, and the views expressed in opinions, editorials, and commentaries are those of the writers only. Some news articles linked from this page may require a subscription or be behind a paywall.

NewsLinks

  • Retired justices reflect on the balance between personal beliefs and judicial duty

    Daily Journal
    October 30, 2026

    (Subscription required) Former California Supreme Court Justice Martin J. Jenkins and retired appellate Justice Arthur Gilbert discussed judicial independence, legal interpretation and the importance of consensus at the California Supreme Court Historical Society's annual dinner.

  • Panel tosses mother's 25-to-life sentence in infant son's death

    Daily Journal
    October 30, 2026

    (Subscription required) The 1st District Court of Appeal ordered an acquittal on an assault count and a new trial on the remaining charges, finding insufficient aiding-and-abetting evidence and a Section 231.7 jury-selection violation.

  • Meta settles 2nd social media trial

    Daily Journal
    October 30, 2026

    (Subscription required) Meta Platforms Inc. has reached a confidential settlement with an 18-year-old Mississippi plaintiff in the second social media addiction bellwether trial in Los Angeles, leaving Snap Inc. as the sole remaining defendant in the consolidated trial involving two young women.

  • Jury selection begins in second social media addiction bellwether trial

    Daily Journal
    October 29, 2026

    (Subscription required) Jury selection began Wednesday in Los Angeles' second social media addiction bellwether trial, with two plaintiffs presenting claims against Meta and Snap after settlements narrowed the remaining defendants in court.