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California bar plans to expunge attorney discipline records under certain conditions

ABA Journal

The State Bar of California's board of trustees approved a plan last week to expunge discipline records automatically for attorneys who have not been disbarred.…

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California prosecutors charge three Alameda police officers with involuntary manslaughter of detainee Mario Gonzalez in 2021

JURIST

The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office in California announced charges on Thursday against three City of Alameda police officers for involuntary manslaughter of detainee Mario Gonzalez. The District Attorney’s Office charged the officers with involuntary manslaughter under section 192(b) of the California Penal Code.

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California bill requiring lawyers to report colleagues suspected of treason passes state legislature

JURIST

The California legislature passed a bill on Wednesday requiring lawyers to notify the state bar if they suspect their peers are partaking in serious criminal activity, including conspiracy, insurrection and treason. In the wake of SB 40, California stands at a pivotal moment in reinforcing ethical standards within its legal sphere.

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Federal judge blocks California law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases

JURIST

A federal judge blocked a California law on Wednesday which would have required background checks for individuals seeking to buy ammunition. The judge found that the California law, known as Proposition 63, violated the US Constitution’s Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.

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All you need to know about attorney referral fees in California

OneLegal

Referrals are the lifeblood of many lawyers, but unique laws govern attorney referral fees in California that should be kept in mind. The post All you need to know about attorney referral fees in California appeared first on One Legal.

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It Just Got More Expensive To Try To Become A California Attorney

Above The Law

The post It Just Got More Expensive To Try To Become A California Attorney appeared first on Above the Law. The state bar is expected to rake in an extra $7.4 million annually.

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“Michael Avenatti asks 2nd Circuit to dump conviction for cheating Stormy Daniels; The disbarred California attorney says his wire fraud and identity theft convictions should be reversed because of the trial judge’s ‘prejudicial’ instructions to jurors”

HowAppealing

“Michael Avenatti asks 2nd Circuit to dump conviction for cheating Stormy Daniels; The disbarred California attorney says his wire fraud and identity theft convictions should be reversed because of the trial judge’s ‘prejudicial’ instructions to jurors”: Josh Russell of Courthouse News Service has this report.

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