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Governor vetoes State Bar fee bill
Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed the annual State Bar dues bill,
commenting that "the State Bar cannot continue with business as usual." (Read State Bar President Howard Miller's message.)
 More lawyers in trouble for foreclosure activities
Three more California attorneys resigned as a result of
misconduct related to their loan modification activities. (Five more lawyers under investigation.)
State Bar announces results for July 2009 Bar Examination
Right to counsel in civil cases gets a boost from the governor
California now has the nation's first "Civil Gideon" statute,
which provides a lawyer to people who cannot afford one in
civil cases related to critical basic human needs.
Board of Governors takes significant vote on revised
Rules of Professional Conduct
SB 94 - Frequently Asked Questions
Read the State Bar's FAQs about recent state legislation
dealing with attorneys and the collection of loan modification fees.
 Helping disabled garners award for new lawyer
Disabled people in Riverside and San Bernardino counties
have a powerful advocate in Heather McGunigle, recipient
of the 2009 Jack Berman Award.
Nov. 10 hearing on new professional conduct rules
Public comment is sought at a Nov. 10 hearing on proposed changes to
the rules that govern the state's lawyers.
Discipline, admissions hearings set for Dec. 8, 10
The State Bar will hold two hearings, in Los Angeles and San Francisco,
to hear public and attorney input on attorney disciplinary procedures,
attorney competency and admissions procedures.
Bar Foundation awards 51 scholarships to 28 students
Fifty-one law students received public service or diversity
scholarships totaling $250,000 from the California Bar Foundation.
 Davis, English reappointed to
board of governors
George Davis, a Los Angeles media entrepreneur, was reappointed
to the board of governors and
public policy expert Jeannine English returns after
an earlier term expired last summer.
Chief justice: Initiative process has led to dysfunctional state
Chief Justice Ronald George says that the widely used
initiative process that allows California voters to easily
amend the Constitution has resulted in a dysfunctional state government.
Volunteer for a State Bar committee, make a difference
Attorneys looking for a chance to make a difference have
an opportunity to serve on more than three dozen committees,
commissions and boards.
E-mail address will be required starting Feb. 1
All California attorneys must provide an e-mail address to the
State Bar beginning Feb. 1, 2010, under a new rule of court
approved by the Supreme Court.
Judicial Council, ABA delegate openings
The State Bar is seeking applicants for positions on the
ABA House of Delegates and the California Judicial Council.
Public comment sought on family law proposals
December 4 is the deadline to submit public comments on proposals
for improvement of family law proceedings submitted by the
Elkins Family Law Task Force.
Judicial Council issues court closure schedule
In response to budget issues, all California state courts will close
on the third Wednesday of each month, through June 2010.
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