Application for Lawyer Representative To The Ninth Circuit Now Open

Application for Lawyer Representative To The Ninth Circuit Now Open Deadline August 8: The Northern District of California is seeking federal practitioners interested in bench and bar activities to apply to serve as Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives. Six Lawyer Representatives will be appointed in the Northern District this year, each to serve three-year terms. Applications […]

Notice of 9th Circuit Opening

NOTICE OF NINTH CIRCUIT OPENING Senator Feinstein Senator Dianne Feinstein is looking for qualified candidate to fill a California vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. To assist the Senator in fulfilling her responsibility to ensure this vacancy is promptly filled, the Senator’s judicial advisory committee is interested in interviewing candidates […]

In Memory William Richard Linehan

William Richard Linehan Sept. 16, 1945 – June 19, 2019 Oakland After a brief battle with cancer, former CAAP attorney Bill passed away at his home in Oakland surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his wife, Linda, three children – Amy, Meghan and Joe- and four grandchildren – Sadie, his namesake William, Ian and […]

No Mandatory Malpractice Insurance in CA, For Now

California and Washington State Bars Decide Against Mandatory Malpractice Insurance The Washington State Bar Association’s board recently rejected a recommendation that it require the state’s licensed lawyers to obtain malpractice insurance, joining a decision from the California State Bar. Oregon and Idaho are the only two states with a malpractice requirement for attorneys. Read more

June Upcoming Programs and Events

June CLE and Socials Programs and events are held at the ACBA office in downtown Oakland unless stated otherwise. ACBA CLEs are FREE for ACBA members!  June 6, 2019  5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ACBA Business and Cannabis Sections Cannabis Business Valuations and Exits + Social   June 11, 2019  (BALI) 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. […]