Reporting Fellow Attorneys: Rule 8.3 Explained
New California State Bar Rule Requires Lawyers to Report Misconduct: Rule 8.3 Explained As legal professionals, lawyers play a critical role in upholding the integrity of the legal system and maintaining ethical standards within the profession. To further enhance accountability and ensure ethical behavior, a new rule has been introduced by the California State Bar: […]
In the News: Week of 8.18.23
In the News A round-up of interesting articles that have come across our desks. Federal judge considers ‘burning’ legal question: Does ‘attorney fee’ need apostrophe and ‘s’? Read more MERIT A DIFFERENT RESPONSE – Companies respond to lawsuits by saying they are “without merit.” It’s what they do. But a new federal court ruling holding a corporate defendant […]
ACBA Members in the News 8.18.23
ACBA Members in the News featuring Eumi K. Lee, Joanna Nieves, Givelle Lamano, Tiela Chalmers, Bianca Torres, and Alana Grice Conner. Congratulations to ACBA member and Alameda County Superior Court Judge Eumi K. Lee on her nomination by President Biden to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California! Read more ACBA Vice […]
News From the Court: Week of 8.14.23
Court News Our weekly roundup of local court news. This post will be updated as new information comes across our desks. U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Congratulations to ACBA member and Alameda County Superior Court Judge Eumi K. Lee on her nomination by President Biden to the U.S. District Court for […]
ACBA Members in the News 8.8.23
ACBA Members in the News ACBA members in the news featuring Sarah Sandford-Smith and Sonya Z. Mehta. ACBA member Sarah Sandford-Smith has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Alameda County Superior Court. Sandford-Smith has served as an Administrative Law Judge in the Office of Administrative Hearings since January 2022. She was a Partner […]