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Economy and corporate mills lower California court reporter numbers
It appears a healthier economy, high living expenses in California and a trend away from “mom and pop” court reporting firms of the past in favor of larger companies have led to a shortage of court reporters in the Golden State. -
Northridge attorney disbarred following conviction
SAN FRANCISCO — The State Bar of California recently ruled to disbar attorney Alfred Nash Villalobos from the practice of law. -
Public pushes for impeachment of judge in Brock Turner's rape case
STANFORD -- It didn’t take long for public outrage to hit social media and other digital platforms when Judge Aaron Persky handed down what some perceived to be a lenient six-month sentence to convicted rapist and former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner, whose case created considerable debate on how accountable judges should be to the public. -
Court maintains 'conversion therapy' ban, saying it does not affect First Amendment
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently upheld a 2012 law that prohibits licensed mental health practitioners from subjecting minors to harmful "conversion therapy" practices that attempt to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.