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One Day, Seven Cases: A Court Watcher’s Portrait of Judge Vivian Wang
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May 24, 2026
Judge Vivian Wang, newly appointed in San Mateo County family court, is navigating her first year with a strong commitment to understanding cases and assisting unrepresented litigants. However, her lack of family law experience exposes gaps in legal…
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Court Denies Brenna Gano’s Motions — But Sets the Stage for Trial
May 21, 2026
A San Mateo family court judge rejected Brenna Gano's requests to set aside a contested 2022 settlement, citing statute of limitations issues. While Gano claimed duress and lack of accommodations, the judge ruled her allegations did not meet the…