(Subscription required) After Snap settles one teen's case on the eve of first bellwether trial, Los Angeles judge imposes juror anonymity and evidentiary limits shaping upcoming social media addiction litigation.

Div. Eight of this district’s Court of Appeal has held that a trial court’s denial of a request that a plaintiff in a derivative lawsuit be required to post a bond, in accordance with Corporations Code sections designed to protect against meritless lawsuits by stakeholders, has no preclusive effect on the recovery of litigation costs after a defense judgment and success on appeal.

(Subscription required) The 4th District Court of Appeal panel decision will have significant fiscal and structural implications as counties confront a rising volume of postconviction claims.

(Subscription required) Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey S. Galvin balances a love of water--swimming, scuba diving, and fly-fishing--with a distinguished legal career. Whether handling probate disputes, complex litigation, or family conflicts, he brings focus, patience, and a quiet curiosity to the bench.