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California
First Things First: Passing The Bar Exam
To do that? Law schools need to instill in students the ability to write clearly. -
California
Do As I Say, Not As I Do
it’s amazing to me, and I am sure to many others, that the California State Bar has the chutzpah to discipline lawyers for conflicts of interest when it doesn’t seem to be able to do it for itself. - Sponsored
Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement
In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution. -
California
California State Bar Is Thinking About Letting Nonlawyer Paraprofessionals Practice Law In Certain Areas
If the group is serious about improving access to justice by lowering the educational barrier to entry, they should lobby the ABA’s Section of Legal Education to adopt changes that would reduce the overall cost of law school by reducing course load or substituting work experience for academic credit.
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California
How Would You Retool The Bar Exam?
There are major huddles going on as to what to do about the bar exam. -
California
Tales From The Left Coast
The East Coast bias that ATL shows prompts me to write about life west of the Hudson. -
California
California Auditor Flags Concerns About Judicial Council’s Procurement Practices
The auditor said there were several instances in which the council did not comply with its approval policies. -
California
California AG’s Legal Battle With Ashford University Rages On
The attorneys for both sides recently told a San Diego judge a lot of litigation remains. -
California
California Report Identifies Large ‘Justice Gap’
A State Bar task force is trying to address the longstanding problem. - Sponsored
Thomson Reuters' Claims Explorer: A Powerful Tool For Legal Claim Identification
Claims Explorer equips attorneys with powerful functionality to mitigate the risk of missed claims and enhance their strategic decision-making processes. -
California
The California State Bar Had So Much Drama In 2017 That It Won An Award
'The hits just keep on coming' for the State Bar. -
California, Marijuana
Top 5 Predatory Practices In California Cannabis
Do your due diligence, lest you waste your time and money. -
California, State Judges
Are California Lawyers Running For Judicial Office Engaging In 'Lying Contests'?
It's for that reason that the age old question of “what’s in a name?” will no longer apply to judicial ballot designations. -
Bar Exams, California
California Supreme Court Issues Decision On Bar Exam Cut Score
Will the cut score on California's bar exam be lowered? -
California
California State Bar Makes Radical Shift To Right The Ship
Watching the State Bar fumble time and again over the past few years has been watching the proverbial train wreck.
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Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement
In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution.
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Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech
Law firms must leverage technology to curb client attrition and talent loss, enhancing efficiency and aligning with evolving expectations for lasting success.
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Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building
Look forward to client outreach with InterAction+™.
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Thomson Reuters' Claims Explorer: A Powerful Tool For Legal Claim Identification
Claims Explorer equips attorneys with powerful functionality to mitigate the risk of missed claims and enhance their strategic decision-making processes.
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Tackling Deposition Anxiety: How AI Is Changing The Way Lawyers Do Depositions
Depo CoPilot is a cutting-edge technology laser-focused on helping you perform your very best at every deposition.
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California, Marijuana
BFD Alert: Los Angeles Releases NEW Cannabis Business Regulations
Los Angeles is finally starting to embrace comprehensive cannabis control and oversight. -
California, Marijuana
California Dreamin': Cannabis Tourism Should Be Huge In The Golden State
There's also the question of whether we can expect California to embrace things like canna-crawls and bud and breakfasts. -
Bar Exams, California
California State Bar Politely Declines To Issue Decision On Bar Exam Cut Score
Will we EVER find out if there's a new cut score for this test? -
California, Marijuana
California Pot Shots: Product Liability Is Coming
What should you as a California cannabis business owner do to protect yourself? -
California, Marijuana
Avoiding OG Legal Counsel: 5 Worst Pieces Of Legal Advice For California Cannabis Businesses
We hope you haven't done any of these stupid things. -
California, Marijuana
Cashed? California Cannabis Distributors Aren't Really Distributors
The role of cannabis distributors in California is far from the alcohol model. -
Bar Exams, California
California Bar Cut Score Continues To Draw Controversy
The study has done little to quell the complaints directed towards the California State Bar.