(Subscription required) California's Judicial Council will receive a presentation on a model policy for the judicial use of generative AI, marking a significant step in balancing innovation with ethical concerns, transparency, and judicial accountability while allowing local courts flexibility in implementation.

Less than a month into Donald Trump’s second term, a case involving his extreme claims of presidential power has already made it to the Supreme Court. It raises a question of profound importance: Can the president fire anyone who works in the executive branch even when a law limits his power to do so?

(Subscription required) The rising threat to freedom of the press, fueled by self-censorship, SLAPP lawsuits, and meritless defamation claims, is exemplified by the ongoing legal battle in Steve Wynn v. Associated Press, which could determine the future of anti-SLAPP statutes and their role in protecting First Amendment rights.

(Subscription required) The California Legislative Analyst's Office recommends that counties contribute to forensic testing costs to ease the burden on state resources. Meanwhile, a fund supporting background checks for gun sales could run out of money by 2027-28, forcing the state to rely increasingly on the General Fund.