News From the Court: Week of 3.21.22

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Court News Our weekly roundup of local court news. This post will be updated as new information comes across our desks. Superior Court of California, County of Alameda 3.16.22: The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is proposing to amend or adopt the attached Local Rules.  You are invited to submit comments on the […]

Early Disposition Court to Address COVID-related Backlog in Misdemeanor Cases

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Alameda County Superior Court Announces the Opening of an Early Disposition Court to Address COVID-related Backlog in Misdemeanor Cases Alameda County Superior Court will begin an Early Disposition Program (EDP) designed to address the backlog in criminal cases due largely to the operational challenges resulting from the COVID pandemic. The EDP will be funded under […]

ACBA Members in the News 3.7.22

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ACBA Member Spotlights ACBA members in the news: Members featured in the ACBA e-Newsletter featuring Judge Peter Borkon, Robin Thorton, Judge Delbert Gee, and Givelle Llamano. ACBA member Judge Peter E. Borkon was sworn in last month on February 24th. Judge Borkon brings the number of out judges on the Alameda bench to 10, the most of […]

ACBA Recognizes Exceptional Volunteers at Virtual Event

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Exceptional Volunteers Recognized at Virtual ACBA Section Event   The ACBA recognized exceptional volunteers at a new annual All Section Social, held virtually on Thursday February 24, 2022. Our committees and practice area sections all rely on volunteer executive committees to put on quality MCLE programming, networking events, and keep section members up-to-date with the […]

Law Practice Advice – Build Your Practice

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Law Practice Advice Whether you run your own law practice or are thinking about making the jump to hang your own shingle, ACBA member Givelle Lamano, Lamano Law Office, has some advice. She was recently quoted in all the following Forbes.com articles giving tips for creating a successful practice that works for you. 10 Things […]