Publications

Title Topic Price Ordering Information Online Languages
Action Plan for Justice Recommendations for significantly improving Access to Justice in California Free chris.zupanovich
@calbar.ca.gov
Yes English
And Justice for All - Fullfilling the Promise of Access to Civil Justice in California A publication which led to the establishment of the California Commisssion on Access to Justice, the state appropriations for legal services, and many other accomplishments. Access, legal aid/services/assistance Free chris.zupanovich
@calbar.ca.gov
Yes English
Attorneys with Disabilities Continue to Face Challenges to Employment and the Practice of Law - Executive Summary Online survey results Summary Free Brandi.Holmes@calbar.ca.gov No English
Attorneys with Disabilities Continue to Face challenges to Employment and the Practice of Law - Full Report Online survey results Free brandi.holmes@calbar.ca.gov
Yes English
Big News for Smaller Firms Bi-quarterly magazine of the Solo & Small Firm Section with articles geared toward the solo and small firm practitioner. Also of interest to paralegals. $60/year (comes with membership) $10/per copy for separate purchases if available http://solo.calbar.ca.gov/SoloandSmallFirm.aspx Yes,
Section
members
only
English
Business Law News Quarterly journal with legislative updates, notices related to Section activities and scholarly articles on a variety of subjects of current interest to business law practitioners. $60/year (comes with membership) $10/per copy for separate purchases 415-538-2570 Yes,
Section
members
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English
California Antitrust & Unfair Competition Law (Third) Volume 1: Antitrust & Volume 2: Unfair Competition California Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law (Third) is a comprehensive two-volume treatise published by the Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section of the State Bar of California. Formerly titled California Antitrust Law (Second). Section Members $120/Non-Members $130 http://antitrust.calbar.ca.gov/Antitrust.aspx
No English
California Bar Examination Essay Questions and Selected Answers Past Bar Exam Questions/Answers Free (print from Web site)   Yes English
California Bar Journal State Bar's monthly online newspaper Free  cbj@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
California Bar Multistate Bar Examination Questions Past Questions Order from ncbex.org   Yes English
California Closing Practices Handbook A reference source for California lawyers whose real property practices cross county lines. $30 415-538-2564 No English
California Compendium on Professional Responsibility A comprehensive reference manual for researching California legal ethics authorities $157.33 new set; $50 current updates; $20 to $30 for previous updates 415-538-2112 direct line for ordering publications Yes English
California Guide to Opening and Managing a Law Office A comprehensive reference manual for opening and managing a law office. $99.00   Yes English
California Labor and Employment Law Review Thorough coverage of recent Labor and Employment cases and changes in the Labor Code (6 x a year). 1st copy free, $10 thereafter 415-538-2242 Yes,
Section
members
only
English
California Litigation Journal of the Litigation Section dedicated to a general topic of interest to litigators, with scholarly articles by leading attorneys and members of the bench (3 X a year). Provided w/Section membership [$65/year] $20/copy for separate purchases 415-538-2546 Yes,
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members
only
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California Litigation Review An annual review of legislation and developments of interest to litigators. Provided w/Section membership [$65/year] $25/copy for separate purchases 415-538-2546 Yes,
Section
members
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California Opinions Report A comprehhensive collection of all reports of the State Bar's Business Law & Real Property Law Sections on third-party legal opinions related to business transactions. $35 (for Bus Law Sec Members) $95 (non-member) 415-538-2570 Yes,
Section
members
only
English
California Real Property Journal Quarterly publication of the Real Property Law Section with updates on legislative developments and articles of interest to practitioners of real property law. Also provides updates of Section activities. Provided w/Section membership [$65/year] $20/copy for separate purchases 415-538-2564 Yes,
Section
members
only
English
California Rules of Professional Conduct & The State Bar Act (Pub. 250) Desk reference booklet containing rules and statutes concerning duties of attorneys. $20 mailed; $15 picked up 415-538-2112 direct line for ordering publications Yes English
California State Bar Court Reporter Published Opinions of the State Bar Court, Review Department $375 initial subscription, plus $150 annual renewal 213-765-1400 or 415-538-2050 No English
California Tax Lawyer Magazine Quarterly journal of the Taxation Section with legislative updates and articles of interest to taxation attorneys and CPAs. $60/year (Included with Section membership) $10/per copy for separate purchases if available http://taxation.calbar.ca.gov/
Yes,
Section
members
only
English
Challenges to Employment and the Practice of Law Facing Attorneys from Diverse Backgrounds Online survey results Free brandi.holmes@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Competition Magazine Journal of the Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section, covering current issues and developments in the law of antitrust, unfair competition and trade regulation. $70/year (Included with Section membership) $10/per copy for separate purchases http://antitrust.calbar.ca.gov/Antitrust.aspx
Yes,
Section
members
only
English
Creating A Model Work Environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Individuals LGBT policies and practices Free brandi.holmes@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Criminal Law Journal Quarterly of the Criminal Law Section with articles, information and a summary of recent cases of interest to criminal law practitioners Included with Section membership [$65/year] $15/copy for separate purchases 415-538-2568 Yes,
Section
members
only
English
Disability Awareness: How To Accommodate Persons with Disabilities Disability accommodation in the workplace Free brandi.holmes@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Diversity Pipeline Task Force Courts Working Group Report and Recommendations Judicial diversity comments and recommendations Free brandi.holmes@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Environmental Law News Discussions about the application of Environmental Legislation to the natural environment (2-3 X a year). $6 per copy 415-538-2242 Yes,
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members
only
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Family Law Limited Scope Representation Risk Management Materials Information for attorneys about limited representation, unbundling, discrete task representation, family law access, legal aid/services/assistance. Free chris.zapanovich
@calbar.ca.gov
Yes English
Family Law News Scholarly journal with information about the Family Law Section, legislative updates, alerts and timely articles on subjects of interest to family law practitioners (3 X a year). $70/year (comes with membership) $10/per copy for separate purchases 415-538-2238 Yes,
Section
members
only
English
First Year Law Students' Examination Essay Questions and Selected Answers First Year Law Students' Examination Essay Questions and Selected Answers $8 Office of Admissions Yes English
Guidelines on Indigent Defense Services Delivery Systems Voluntary guidelines for systems for the delivery of indigent criminal defense services. Free programdevelopment@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Handbook on Client Trust Accounting for California Attorneys Guide for attorneys on complying with record-keeping standards for their client trust accounts Free Call 415-538-2112 for more information.
Yes English
I am disabled, what are my employment rights under the American with Disabilities Act? (ADA) Disability rights under the ADA Free brandi.holmes@calbar.ca.gov No English
I Have a Disability. What are My Employment Rights Under the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA) Housing and Employment rights for people with disabilities (FEHA) Free brandi.holmes@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts: Guidelines for Attorneys Guide for attorneys on opening and maintaining IOLTA accounts Free trustfundprogram@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts: Guidelines for Banks Guide for financial institutions on opening and maintaining IOLTA accounts and reporting to the State Bar Free trustfundprogram
@calbar.ca.gov
No English
International Newsletter 4 x a year, recent announcements and member news $6 per copy 415-538-2242 Yes,
Section
members
only
English
International Law Journal Quarterly, practice oriented $15 per copy 415-538-2242 Yes,
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member
only
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LGBT Rights and Resources Legal rights and resources for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community LGBT Free brandi.holmes@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
New Matter Magazine Quarterly publication of The Intellectual Property Section $60/year (comes with membership) $10/per copy for separate purchases if available http://ipsection.calbar.ca.gov/IntellectualPropertyLaw.aspx Yes,
Section
members
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Preparing for the Fee Arbitration Hearing Helps parties prepare for the arbitration hearing Free susan.carlson@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Public Law Journal Quarterly journal with legislative updates and articles on topics of current interest to public law attorneys. $60/year (included with Public Law Section membership) 415-538-2248 No English
Registered Domestic Partners in California Domestic partnership Free brandi.holmes@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Report & Recommendations from the Diversity Pipeline Task Force Diversity Pipeline data and model programs Free brandi.holmes@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Report on Limited Scope Legal Assistance with Initial Recommendations Report from the California Commission on Access to Justice (2001) Free chris.zupanovich
@calbar.ca.gov
Yes English
Rules and Procedures of the Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation Rules and procedures of the JNE Commission for evaluating judical candidates submitted by the Governor (Govt. Code section 12011.5). Free diane.blackmon@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Rules of Practice of the State Bar Court, State Bar of California Rules to facilitate and govern proceedings within the jurisdiction of the California State Bar Court. $4 frank.estrada@calbar.ca.gov or Call at 415-538-2048 Yes English
Rules of Procedure for Fee Arbitrations and the Enforcement of Awards by the State Bar of California Rules by which the State Bar's fee arbitration program operates Free susan.carlson@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Rules of Procedure of the State Bar of California Rules to facilitate and govern proceedings in the California State Bar Court, the Office of Chief Trial Counsel and the Office of Probation. $10 Call 213-765-1400 or 415-538-2050 Yes English
Rules of Procedure, Client Security Fund Matters Requirements for reimbursement. How the fund works to help alleviate the losses suffered by victims of attorney theft. Free Call 213-765-1140 Yes English
Rules of Procedure, Client Security Fund Matters/ Can the Client Security Fund Help You?/ How is your Client Security Fund Application Handled? Client Security Fund - explanation of CSF and how it works to help alleviate the losses suffered by victims of attorney theft. Free ed.henson
@calbar.ca.gov
Yes English,
Spanish,
Chinese
Rules of Professional Conduct "Legislative History" Rules of Professional Conduct background materials developed by the State Bar and submitted to the California Supreme Court $10 mailed (including shipping) $5 picked up in person at LA/SF office 415-538-2107 No English
Rules of Professional Conduct for Estate Planning Trust & Probate Counsel Handbook and reference clarifying the trust & estates lawyer's ethical responsibilities. $85 415-538-2206 No English
Rules Regulating Admission to Practice Law in California (As amended, May 22, 2004)   Free   Yes English
The Bottom Line Focus on technology, staff and business management for the small firm (6 x a year). $15 per copy 415-538-2242 Yes,
Section
members
only
English
The Path to Equal Justice - A Five Year Status Report on Access to Justice in California Report of California Commission on Access to Justice: Five-year update on access to justice in California. Update of the 1996 publication And Justice For All Free chris.zupanovich
@calbar.ca.gov
Yes English
The State Bar of California Mediation Program, Los Angeles Explains Alternative Dispute Program (Los Angeles) Free Intake@calbar.ca.gov or contact Hugo Gonzalez at 213-765-1217 No English
The State Bar of California Mediation Program, Orange County Explains Alternative Dispute Program (Orange County) Free Intake@calbar.ca.gov or contact Hugo Gonzalez at 213-765-1217 No English
The State Bar of California Mediation Program, San Diego Explains Alternative Dispute Program (San Diego) Free Intake@calbar.ca.gov or contact Hugo Gonzalez at 213-765-1217 No English
The State Bar of California Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation Program Explains Alternative Dispute Program (Northern California Counties) Free Intake@calbar.ca.gov or contact Hugo Gonzalez at 213-765-1217. No English
The Status of Legal Assistance for Eviction Actions in California   Free programdevelopment@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Trusts & Estates Quarterly A quarterly journal containing legislative updates & comprehensive articles on topicsof current interest to trusts & estates attorneys. $60/year (comes with membership) $10/per copy for separate purchases 415-538-2206 Yes,
Section
members
only
English
Understanding Transgender Law and Transgender Clients Transgender law Free brandi.holmes@calbar.ca.gov No English
Video: Taking Charge (The Rewards and Risks of Estate Planning) An instructional video designed for seniors on the subject of how to avoid financial scams related to estate planning. $25 415-538-2206 No English
What Can the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program Do For Me? Guide for the public posing and answering key questions regarding fee arbitration Free susan.carlson@calbar.ca.gov Yes English
Workers'Compensation Quarterly Quarterly journal of the Workers' Compensation Section with legislative updates, notices related to Section activities and scholarly articles of interest to workers' compensation law practitioners. $60/year (Included with Section membership) $10/per copy for separate purchases 415-538-2256 Yes,
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Your Rights and Resources Transgender Law Single copies and small orders free (lager bulk orders 25 cents per copy) brandi.holmes@calbar.ca.gov No English