#LoveWins: The U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage
California woke to wonderful news from the U.S. Supreme Court: same-sex marriage rights have been extended to residents of all 50 states.
Warning: Your MCLE hours could be increasing soon
The Board of Governors’ Admissions and Education Committee recently voted to move a plan forward to increase the number of hours of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) that active attorneys must complete.
#DubNation: Warriors Parade from the ACBA Office
We had a legal blog planned today, but in honor of the Golden State Warriors’ big win (and our office’s proximity to the parade) we’re dedicating this post to Warriors fans! We’re located at 11th and Broadway, right at the start line for the parade, giving us a great view of the start of the parade.
Check out our fast-forwarded time-lapse of the parade and selected photos below. Check out our Facebook page for more photos.
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day we’re shinning our spotlight on the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Elder/Dependent Adult Protection unit. Elder abuse cases are vastly under-reported. The unit, staffed by ACBA Board Member Cheryl Poncini, aims to increase reporting by partnering with other local advocates to increase awareness. One of the projects administered by the […]
Whither the Bar Exam? And Why?
Big changes are afoot in legal education generally – there’s more emphasis on experiential learning and on placements outside of the school environment, and enrollment has been significantly reduced in many schools. The latest change to loom on the horizon is a significant shift in the time honored barrier to practice: the Bar Exam.