California Supreme Court

Built World

Declined to hear appeal

San Diego's Midway District, home to an aging sports arena and acres of parking lots, is set for a $4.2 billion transformation. The City Council voted 8-0 on Nov. 9 to approve a long-term lease with Midway Rising, which plans 4,250 homes, 2,000 of them subsidized, plus a 16,000-seat arena, 130,000 square feet of shops and 14.5 acres of parks.

Updated 15 hours ago

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Approved Rule 5.4 amendment on Sept 21, 2026

Private equity spent a decade buying into professional services partnerships in finance and medicine. California's Supreme Court just closed that door for law firms, approving a rule that bars private equity funds and hedge funds from owning or controlling legal practices in the state.

Updated Sep 22