(Subscription required) Born in Hong Kong and raised in San Francisco, Judge Stephen Lau brings a quiet empathy and deep intellectual curiosity to Sacramento County Superior Court. A former partner, pension system general counsel, and student of political philosophy, Lau now draws on all those influences as he works to ensure every voice is heard in his courtroom.

(Subscription required) An appellate panel will hear arguments Wednesday on whether to block parts of SB 976, a California law requiring parental consent before social media platforms can send personalized notifications to minors. The case has drawn national attention - and bipartisan amicus support - as a flashpoint in the debate over online harms, free speech, and government regulation of technology companies.

(Subscription required) After serving for over two decades on the bench - including nearly eight years on the 4th District Court of Appeal - Justice Thomas M. Goethals has joined ADR Services Inc. as a neutral.

(Subscription required) Attorneys who lost homes in LA County fires find solace in work, securing multimillion-dollar verdicts while rebuilding, leaning on colleagues and clients for strength.