The California Supreme Court held yesterday that a pair of plaintiffs who filed a voluntary dismissal of their complaint after a trial judge sustained a demurrer, with leave to amend, as to some of their causes of action forfeited their right to appeal because the order at issue did not finally dispose of any of their claims.

Two defendants in unrelated criminal proceedings, each seeking a mental health diversion, have persuaded Div. One of the Fourth District Court of Appeal that the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office does not have the right, under a discovery statute, to an order compelling a mental examination.

(Subscription required) After discovering he was ill-suited for private practice, Nguyen spent more than two decades as a public defender before joining the bench, where colleagues praise his preparation, patience and even-handed approach.

At its July 16, 2026, meeting, the Board of Trustees heard a presentation from Admissions Chief Donna Hershkowitz highlighting the California Supreme Court’s order approving the State Bar’s recommendation to move to the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ NextGen Uniform Bar Examination (NextGen UBE) beginning in July 2028 and to prepare the addition of a California component for July 2029.