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California Supreme Court approves state bar exam modifications

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The Supreme Court of California confirmed the 2025 bar exam will be the first to implement the new exam modifications on Tuesday. The Californian Bar “ finalized an agreement with Kaplan to independently develop questions for the California Bar Exam.”

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California voters reject ballot measure banning forced prison labor

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California announced on Sunday the unofficial result that voters in the state rejected Proposition 6, which would have amended the Constitution of California to ban state prisons from forcing inmates to work. Currently, if prisoners refuse to work, it is legal for prisons to impose disciplinary measures. percent to 46.2

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California lawmaker introduces bill to change expert testimony, forensic evidence legal standards

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A California lawmaker introduced a bill in the state Senate on Friday that aims to change expert testimony and forensic evidence legal standards. According to a report from UC Berkeley School of Law and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, erroneous convictions cost California taxpayers over $282 million between 1989 and 2012.

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California lawmakers introduce bill to legalize psychedelic mushroom therapy

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California lawmakers announced Tuesday new bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill (SB) 1012 , which would effectively permit the use of psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic purposes. According to SB 1012: California’s current approach to mental health has failed to fulfill its promise. Too many people suffer in silence.”

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California governor signs bills to ease housing shortage

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a number of bills on Tuesday to ease the state’s housing shortage. In a statement, Newsom said, This package of smart, bipartisan legislation boosts housing production in California – more streamlining, more local accountability, more affordability, more density.

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Federal court blocks California law regulating deepfakes ahead of election

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The US District Court for the Eastern District of California on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction, blocking a law allowing the subjects of election deepfakes to sue the deepfakes creators for damages. The case concerns California Bill 2839 , passed by California Governor Gavin Newsom on September 17.

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Comprehensive Tour of Eviction Process in California

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For successful eviction of a tenant in the state of California, the landlord-tenant law requires a termination of the tenancy, by the landlord. Landlords must have a clear understanding of the California eviction laws , prior to serving an Eviction Notice. Serving Eviction Notices with a Legal Cause.