A judge ruled Monday that the Orange County District Attorney’s Office will not be removed from the prosecution of Tatiana Turner, a social justice activist from Long Beach accused of purposely driving into a crowd of counter-protesters during a violent and chaotic confrontation at a 2020 demonstration in Yorba Linda.

(Subscription required) The parent company of Snapchat has settled two lawsuits on the eve of a Los Angeles trial alleging the social media platform caused two teens to become addicted, leading to their mental health problems.

(Subscription required) San Diego Superior Court Judge Laura H. Parsky draws on her experience as a federal prosecutor and competitive athlete to navigate the unpredictable demands of criminal trials, where preparation, efficiency, and respect for the judicial process are paramount. 

(Subscription required) Former California Supreme Court Justice Martin J. Jenkins and retired appellate Justice Arthur Gilbert discussed judicial independence, legal interpretation and the importance of consensus at the California Supreme Court Historical Society's annual dinner.