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Facebook prevails in anti-SLAPP appeal
A San Mateo County Superior Court ruled in favor of social media giant Facebook in an appeal brought against the company's anti-strategic lawsuit against public participation (anti-SLAPP) motion as well as to strike the original complaint and award the company its attorney’s fees for the appeal.
Recent real estate kickback ruling could trouble future home buyers
The California First District Court of Appeal recently ruled in favor of real estate brokers J. Rockcliff Inc. and Mason McDuffie Real Estate in their appeal to hold arbitration in a matter related to two similar class action lawsuits brought by homeowners.
California-licensed attorney in Portland receives reproval for delay in adoption case
Raylynna Jean Peterson, a California licensed attorney working in Portland, Oregon, received a public reproval from the State Bar Court of California. The order, issued Jan. 4, was given due to misconduct the attorney allegedly committed in Oregon.
Oak View attorney suspended for failing to adhere to prior court order
Oak View attorney James Andre Boles was placed on suspension Jan. 3 by the State Bar Court of California. The court said the 71-year-old attorney had failed to comply with the terms of a previous disciplinary order from 2013.
Santa Barbara attorney suspended for violating probation order
Santa Barbara attorney suspended for violating probation order
Riverside attorney suspended for failing to pass exam
Riverside attorney Elisa Ann Castro was suspended by the State Bar Court of California on Jan. 30, in response to her alleged failure to take or pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) as part of the terms of a 2015 suspension.
Beverly Hills attorney rendered inactive for noncompliance
The State Bar of California ruled a Beverly Hills attorney inactive as of March 10, following his failure to appear at his bar disciplinary trail.
State Bar Court of California suspends Modesto attorney for not adhering to prior discipline order
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Robert Daniel Rodriguez, a Modesto attorney, after he failed to meet the conditions of a previous suspension.
State Bar Court of California suspends Sausalito attorney for allegedly violating terms of pervious suspension
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Juliet Monique Oberding, a Sausalito attorney, for failing to comply with the conditions of a 2015 suspension order.
State Bar Court of California places West Hollywood attorney on interim suspension
The State Bar Court of California recently placed Michael Amnon Baruch, a West Hollywood attorney, on an interim suspension following his alleged failure to comply with the terms of a previous suspension order.
State Bar Court of California places San Francisco attorney on interim suspension
The State Bar Court of California recently placed Charles Leroy Dupree IV, a San Francisco attorney, on an interim suspension after the California State Bar received notification that he had not met the terms of a prior suspension order.
State Bar Court of California suspends Fresno attorney for criminal conviction
The State Bar Court of California recently placed Ray Shannon Pool, a Fresno attorney, on an interim suspension after his criminal conviction in a matter involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
State Bar Court of California issues public reproval to Santa Monica attorney over criminal charges
The State Bar Court of California recently issued a public reproval to Aaina Agarwal, a Santa Monica attorney, after receiving notice of a criminal complaint filed against the attorney in Los Angeles County.
State Bar Court of California issues public reproval to San Diego attorney for misconduct
The State Bar Court of California recently issued a public reproval to Lennie Ann Alzate, a San Diego attorney, for misconduct charges after appearing on behalf of a client with their authorization.
State Bar Court suspends San Diego attorney following child pornography charges
LOS ANGELES — The State Bar Court of California recently placed David Dale Lamb, a San Diego attorney, on an interim suspension after a criminal investigation alleged he was in possession of child pornography.
State Bar Court of California terminates suspension of San Francisco attorney
The State Bar Court of California recently terminated a suspension order against Stephan John Coghlan, a San Francisco attorney, after he passed the the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), which was part of an April 2015 suspension.
State Bar Court of California terminates suspension of Corona attorney
The State Bar Court of California recently terminated a suspension order against Steven Kassam, a Corona attorney, after he passed the the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), which was required of him after an April 2015 suspension.
State Bar Court of California suspends Vacaville attorney for failing to adhere to terms of prior disciplinary order
The State Bar Court of California recently placed Shelly Ann Donachie, a Vacaville attorney, on an administrative suspension for allegedly failing to adhere to the terms of a prior suspension order.
State Bar Court of California terminates suspension of South Pasadena attorney
The State Bar Court of California recently terminated a suspension order against Ingrid Marie Causey, a South Pasadena attorney, after she passed the the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), which was required of her after her July 2015 suspension.
California State Bar Court suspends San Diego attorney who allegedly ran sex website
The State Bar Court of California recently placed Dayle A. Vinzant, a San Diego attorney, on an interim suspension after he was convicted of running a website for the purpose of unlawfully selling, giving away and using a controlled substance.