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The California Supreme Court on Thursday approved a proposed set of qualification standards for experts involved in developing California’s Bar Exam, but the court modified the proposal to tighten the eligibility requirements for those responsible for question accuracy, content validation, and score setting.

In a decision filed Dec. 18, the state Second District Court of Appeal ruled that Measure H, adopted by Pasadena voters in November 2022, was a lawful amendment to the city’s charter and did not unlawfully restructure city government, as opponents had argued.

(Subscription required) A former appellate attorney and class action partner, Superior Court Judge Esther K. Ro draws on diversion tools, careful reasoning and experience to navigate the daily pressures of a high-volume misdemeanor courtroom.