(Subscription required) The California Supreme Court has tossed the conviction and death sentence of a man found guilty of murdering his mother and a police chief, saying the trial court failed to investigate defense claims that a juror was biased.

(Subscription required) While allowing the broader cleanup to proceed, a federal judge has partially blocked the City of Berkeley from closing a homeless encampment affected by rat-caused disease, ruling that some practices likely violate disability rights law and constitutional protections.

(Subscription required) The California Commission on Judicial Performance is inviting public comment on potential changes to the rules governing its proceedings. Every even-numbered year, its rules require a review of existing procedures governing judicial discipline, consideration of whether to add, remove, or amend them, and an opportunity for public comment.

(Subscription required) Judge Doreen B. Boxer describes how civil cases take shape over time, with motions in limine offering key insight, as she reflects on her transition from family law to complex litigation.