(Subscription required) The longtime Los Angeles Superior Court jurist, known for his methodical rulings and steady leadership, has resumed trying probate cases, the work that first shaped his philosophy on justice.

(Subscription required) In a first-of-its-kind ruling, the 9th Circuit held that federal evidence rules bar using a nolo contendere plea to defeat a §1983 claim under Heck v. Humphrey, reinstating a prisoner's excessive-force lawsuit against two Kern Valley State Prison officers.

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero presented Awards of Excellence at three honored schools across the state during Constitution Month, recognizing their efforts to expand civic education and student leadership.

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