California courts statewide celebrated Court Adoption and Permanency Month in November by finalizing adoptions for more than 300 children in foster care. 

(Subscription required) By denying certiorari, the Supreme Court left intact a 5th District Court of Appeal decision holding that a generic wedding cake is not protected speech and cannot be withheld from same-sex customers under California's civil rights laws.

Opinion declines defendant's invitation to expand 'Interim Adverse Judgement Rule' to include ruling disfavoring plaintiff in earlier underlying litigation between parties. 

The council’s multidisciplinary conference returned to an in-person event after a six-year hiatus, providing educational and networking opportunities for professionals working in juvenile courts.