California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero presented Norwalk High School with the state’s highest civic-learning honor Tuesday, recognizing it as the only California high school to receive a 2026 Civic Learning Award of Excellence. The award is co-sponsored by Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and recognizes California schools for achievements in civic  education and student engagement.

(Subscription required) California advertisers will have to disclose prominent use of AI-generated performers under a new law that drew opposition from business and technology groups over its labeling requirements and private enforcement provisions.

The Court of Appeal for this district has held that where the uncontradicted declaration of a juror told of persistent misconduct on the part of some other members of the panel during deliberations, and the judge made no findings with respect to the allegations in denying a motion for a new trial, it must be assumed that the account was determined to lack credibility, requiring an affirmance of the judgment for the plaintiff.

(Subscription required) Commissioner Dennis F. Hernandez says his job in family court is often to cut through emotion, identify the dispute that actually needs deciding and help families move forward.