Lawyers, like you, are familiar with the State Bar Court of California and what it represents. Under investigation or discipline, you may feel frustrated or overwhelmed regardless of whether or not you agree with the allegations. However, depending on circumstances, you may not need to be subject to standard disciplinary methods.
An alternative to standard discipline
California bar considering banning sex between attorneys and clients
The California Bar Association's ethics rules are getting their first major revisions in three decades, the Associated Press reported recently. One hot-button issue: Can attorneys have sex with their clients?
Study finds occupational licensing hurdles for certain groups
An independent California state oversight agency released a comprehensive study in October that assessed barriers to obtaining occupational and professional licenses in the state. The Little Hoover Commission found in its report that four groups of people face barriers to obtaining licenses to work in certain professions in the state: criminal-record holders, military spouses, veterans and foreign-trained workers.
