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Two LA prosecutors sue DA Hochman claiming they were demoted for supporting Menendez brothers' parole eligibility. Hochman opposes the brothers' release and plans to withdraw a resentencing request. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVKPSyVN #MenendezBrothers #LegalNews

Important mental health diversion case: Court vacates denial where trial court improperly shifted burden of proof under PC 1001.36(b). When defendant has diagnosed mental disorder, prosecution must provide clear and convincing evidence it wasn't a factor in the offense. Read more [subscription required]: https://ow.ly/HrYl50VwQ6Z

Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson's murder retrial commenced Monday. Judge Eleanor J. Hunter reprimanded Ferguson for his post-mistrial media appearances. Ferguson's first trial ended with a hung jury, after which he conducted numerous interviews with local television stations that broadcast throughout Orange County. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ggrtngAb #LegalNews #JudicialEthics #CaliforniaCourts #FergusonTrial #OrangeCounty #MurderRetrial #JusticeSystem

9th Circuit vacates dismissal in parental rights case involving school district's gender identity policy. The court found the district court erred by applying improper standards when analyzing the parent's fundamental rights claims. Click for the Court's full analysis of Regino v. Chico Unified School District [subscription required]: https://lnkd.in/g4cbYTxT #LegalNews #LegalUpdates #ConstitutionalLaw #EducationLaw

ACTS Law partner Boris Treyzon helps secure historic $4 billion settlement for childhood sexual abuse survivors in Los Angeles County. The settlement, structured to balance justice for victims with fiscal responsibility, will be the costliest in the county's history if approved. Read more about this landmark case: https://lnkd.in/ggPZihNk #LegalNews #ChildAbuseSurvivors #Settlement #ChildProtection

California State Bar confirms it will continue using the Kaplan-written bar exam for July 2025 despite criticism following February's problematic rollout. The exam will be administered at nine in-person locations with ExamSoft software replacing the troubled Meazure Learning platform. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gyQSCQD7 #CaliforniaBarExam #LegalEducation

Judge Rebecca Kanter's path began with a high school reading of "The Courage of Their Convictions." Now on the Superior Court bench, she offers insights on her transition between federal prosecution and family law. Learn about her judicial philosophy and approach in this detailed profile [subscription required]: https://ow.ly/hFsv50VuMOf #LegalCommunity #LegalProfession #FamilyLaw

Judge Reginald Neal brings his unique background from claims adjusting to presiding over one of LA County's busiest traffic courts. He reflects on a career that’s come full circle, discusses the volume of red-light camera tickets in Van Nuys, and shares how traffic court has shaped his judicial skill set. Read more about how his path — from the Hardcore Gang Unit to launching the Ability to Pay program — is informing his courtroom today [subscription required]: https://lnkd.in/g3-hVJrX #LegalProfession #TrafficCourt

California Supreme Court reverses conviction in People v. McGhee case, ruling the record didn't support dismissal of Juror 5 for alleged prosecution bias or failure to deliberate. Court found questioning former gang member witnesses' credibility was supported by evidence. Read the Court's analysis [subscription required]: https://lnkd.in/g3zpHyAf #LegalUpdate #LegalNews #CriminalDefense #LegalInsights