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Oct. 9, 2025

The Daily Journal Brief



In today's episode of The Daily Journal Brief, host Diana Bosetti brings you the latest legal headlines, including:

Federal arson charge supports Palisades Fire victims' civil lawsuit

Newsom signs SB 848 to curb educator misconduct, bolster K-12 protections

California Supreme Court questions need for voter approval of San Jose pension debt

State Supreme Court weighs ability-to-pay rule for criminal fines and fees

Frost Brown Todd, Gibbons to merge, form 800-lawyer national firm

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