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Recent News About California State
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State Bar of California seeks Supreme Court ruling to collect dues
SAN FRANCISCO -- Despite the controversial issues darkening the California State Bar, including concerns about the group's expenses, a Senate bill initially anticipated to resolve such matters was not passed by the state legislature. -
Walter Wilhelm Bauer Law Group lawyer celebrates fifth year on Top 100 Super Lawyer list
FRESNO -- A lawyer from the Fresno-based firm Walter Wilhelm Bauer Law Group earned a spot in the Top 100 attorneys list for northern California this year. -
Monrovia attorney disbarred for multiple professional conduct violations
SAN FRANCISCO -- Nicholas Hrant Lambajian, who practiced law in Monrovia, was disbarred May 28 and ordered to comply with the California Rules of Court. -
San Jose attorney suspended, given probation for commingling funds
LOS ANGELES – The California State Bar Court placed San Jose attorney Steven Lee Dickinson on a 60-day suspension from practicing law and gave him a two-year probation with specific requirements that include completion of the multistate professional responsibility examination. -
California's lawyer-backed fund gives victims of attorney fraud chance to recover money
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Client Security Fund, managed by the State Bar of California, provides a chance at reimbursement for those whose money is taken by a dishonest attorney. -
Longtime disability rights lawyer honored with Loren Miller service award
SAN FRANCISCO – Catherine Blakemore, who has spent her working life advocating and litigating for the rights of people with disabilities, has been recognized for her long-term commitment to the cause. -
Trial held over request of bar members' information for research purposes
SAN FRANCISCO – In an August article for the California Bar Journal, Laura Ernde reported on the Sander v. State Bar of California case that will have closing briefs in September, heard by Judge Mary E. Wiss, to fully determine the necessary parameters needed to protect bar applicants’ privacy with regards to research publications. -
Attorney-client privilege wins out in fight to share harassment claim investigation report
PETALUMA – A California appeals court ruled in June that the city of Petaluma is not required to share a report related to the investigation of a 2014 sexual harassment claim filed against the city by former Petaluma firefighter and paramedic Andrea Waters. -
Lack of funding causing cuts for Sonoma County Law Library
SANTA ROSA – Funding for law libraries is on serious decline throughout California. -
Lawsuits against social media after terrorist attacks raises freedom of speech concerns
SAN FRANCISCO – A recent lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California against Google, Facebook and Twitter raises questions about how far is too far for freedom of speech. -
House subcommittee to hear testimony on legislation seeking to help small businesses comply with ADA
Congressman Ken Calvert (R-42) is scheduled to testify today before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitution and Civil Justice in favor of a new bill he introduced earlier this year seeking to help small businesses ensure they are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
Disability access compliance reform bill on Gov. Brown's desk
SACRAMENTO - A bill that gives small businesses the opportunity to fix Americans with Disability Act (ADA) violations before getting sued has reached California Gov. Brown without a single lawmaker opposing it. -
California bill would give businesses 90-day grace period to comply with ADA
SACRAMENTO – A bill sponsored by California State Rep. Jerry McNerney would give businesses 90 days to correct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations before a lawsuit could be filed. -
Civil rights organizations push to reform college admissions process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For years, a disproportionate number of minority students have entered into the criminal justice system compared to their white counterparts. -
CJAC/CALA Day scheduled at capitol
SACRAMENTO – Californians who want to speak out against lawsuit abuse still have time to sign up for California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse and California Civil Justice Association Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 15.