(Subscription required) Business groups argue that a California law allowing litigants to move their claims to trial courts if their adversaries miss an arbitration firm payment violates the Federal Arbitration Act.

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected arguments made by an artificial intelligence company that its chatbots are protected by the First Amendment — at least for now. The developers behind Character.AI are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the company’s chatbots pushed a teenage boy to kill himself.

The Shasta County Courthouse reopened today after being closed for eight days due to flooding. However, the focus for many visitors was the recent reduction in juror pay.

San Diego judge champions “Kin-First” culture in child welfare system and develops strong partnerships with local agencies and Native American tribes.