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,...
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?If the ban is adopted, California will join 17 other states...
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...
