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FDAP August 2026 Panel Bulletin

Read on for important information about FDAP’s annual seminar, reviewing exhibits in San Mateo cases, state bar A.I. guidance, FDAP ...

FDAP July 2026 Panel Bulletin

Read on for important information about hourly-rate increases and a compensation-claim guidelines change, and more … Hourly Rate Increase ($25/hour) ...

June 30, 2026

A172493

Panel Attorney: Matthew Alger

The Court of Appeal modified the judgment and reversed the jury findings that appellant personally inflicted great bodily injury (PC 12022.7(a)) when he committed three counts of murder because that statute does not apply to murder.

Recent Opinions & Review Grants

Short summaries of recent published opinions issued by the California Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Appellate Divisions – and recent review grants issued by the California Supreme Court – in criminal, juvenile, and civil commitment cases.

Pending Issues & Legislation

Information on pending issues in the California and United States Supreme Courts and on new and pending legislation in the California Legislature.