• Novel Privacy Ruling Could Narrow Scope of 'Wiretapping' Statute

    The Recorder
    July 1, 2026

    (Subscription required) In a decision that might have the potential to shape future privacy litigation brought under state wiretapping statutes, a California federal judge granted the defendants' motion for summary judgment in a privacy case against pizza chain Papa John's International Inc. and a call-center services company, Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corp.

  • C.A. Affirms Weinstein’s 2022 Los Angeles Rape Conviction

    Metropolitan News-Enterprise
    June 30, 2026

    Div. One of the Court of Appeal for this district has affirmed the conviction of former movie producer Harvey Weinstein on three counts of felonious sexual misconduct, saying that the trial judge properly applied the state’s “rape shield law” which seeks to guard against character assassination of victims, but ordered a resentencing, with the concurrence of the Attorney General’s Office.

  • New California State Budget Offers Billions for Courthouse Construction, New Judgeships

    The Recorder
    June 30, 2026

    (Subscription required) Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a 2026-2027 state budget that includes a massive funding infusion for courthouse construction, extends the use of remote proceedings through 2031 and creates 13 new judgeships.

  • California Chief Justice Issues Statement on Judicial Branch Budget

    California Courts Newsroom
    June 30, 2026

    California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the judicial branch budget for fiscal year 2026-27.