Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs.

Some multiple-choice questions developed by ACS Ventures, the State Bar’s independent psychometrician, were created “with the assistance of AI,” then vetted through content validation panels and subject matter experts ahead of the exam, according to an April 21 news release from the agency.

The California Supreme Court held yesterday that Civil Code §1668—which nullifies contractual clauses which act to “exempt” a party from liability for willful acts of misconduct that causes harm—extends to provisions that limit liability for intentional torts.

(Subscription required) The California Supreme Court has appointed Ryan Harrison to the State Bar Board of Trustees and named Juliane Smith and Joshua Montgomery to the Committee of Bar Examiners. All three begin partial terms Friday.