A mother’s gifts totaling more than $1.8 million over a 10-year period did not constitute “income” to be taken into account in assessing child support to be paid to be paid to the daughter by her ex-husband because the payments were not steady and certain ones, the Court of Appeal for this district has held, adding that an order that “huge” sums be returned to the former spouse was improper because woman doesn’t have the money.

(Subscription required) As litigation analytics and artificial intelligence become increasingly embedded in legal practice, some California attorneys say that while the technology improves efficiency and helps inform decisions, it does not replace the experience and judgment needed to advise clients and navigate cases.

(Subscription required) The Judicial Council on Friday approved the judicial branch's updated five-year infrastructure plan after the 2026 Budget Act fully funded nine courthouse projects, and the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles becomes the state's next critical need replacement priority.

(Subscription required) In a unanimous, published opinion, the Fourth District Court of Appeal panel concluded that plaintiffs do not have standing to sue under the Automated License Plate Recognition statute by alleging only a “subjective belief” a data collector invaded their privacy.