How Do Judges Become Judges?

How do judges become judges? Check out this fact sheet provided by the California Judges Association Judicial Fairness Coalition. Find more resources here: www.caljudges.org/judicialfairness

Law Practice Advice – Build Your Practice

Law Practice Advice - Build Your Practice

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 […]

ACBA Offers 50% Off Annual Membership to Local Bar Members

Partner Bar Membership Discounts The Alameda County Bar Association is proud to honor the relationships we’ve built over the years with our fellow local bar associations, and to promote further collaboration, we’re partnering with the following organizations to offer a discount. The ACBA will offer a 50% discount* on new ACBA membership to the following […]

What you need to know about the new rule of Professional Conduct on technology

What You Need to Know About the New California State Bar Rule of Professional Conduct on Technology Part of a series from the ACBA Technology and Practice Management Task Force After thorough debate and commentary from the California legal community, the California State Bar has formally adopted a revised set of Rules of Professional Conduct […]

Fraud Alert – Trust Account Scams, Pandemic Edition

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Trust Account Scams updated 3.9.22 Trust account scams are not new, but it’s important to be aware. Moral – always wait 10 days to ensure that a check, even a cashier’s check, is valid. You receive what appears to be a legitimate inquiry from a prospective client, often (but not always) from another state or […]