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 State Supreme Court reinforces basic freedoms
In his annual analysis, Prof. J. Clark Kelso calls California’s highest
court “supremely confident,” taking the lead in asserting some basic
freedom of action and behavior.
NOTE: State Bar Web site periodically unavailable September 7
Several sections of the State Bar's Web site may not be available on Sunday, September
7, 2008, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. (PST) due to scheduled maintenance. The best in pro bono are honored
A dedicated group of law firms, sole practitioners and retired attorneys will
be honored by the State Bar at the Sept. 25-28 Annual Meeting for their pro
bono services. 81st Annual Meeting set for Sept 25-28 in Monterey
Senate majority leader Tom Daschle, former U.S. Solicitor General Drew S. Days III and Chief Justice Ronald George are
featured speakers at the 2008 Annual Meeting in Monterey. Researcher sues bar for exam data
A UCLA law professor wants access to bar exam data that the State Bar says is
confidential.  Finding peace among the conflicts
Outgoing State Bar President Jeff Bleich writes about the joys of being a lawyer
and his year of learning and discovery.
Fee arb trainings slated for September and October
Monterey, Solano and Kern County attorneys have an opportunity to attend free
fee arbitration training sessions. Legal Services of Northern California seeks board members
Applications are sought from attorneys interested in serving on the board of
directors for Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC).  CalBar Connect offers benefits for attorneys
A new members-only Web site, CalBar Connect, links attorneys to affinity partners
who offer discounts and programs to help them save money in their practices.
Public Comment sought
Comments are sought on proposed guidelines to law school rules and an ethics
opinion addressing fee-waiver settlement offers. When You Become 18 updated
The State Bar has updated and reprinted When You Become 18: A Survival Guide
for Teenagers, in English and Spanish. The guide is offered free of charge. Attorneys offered opportunity to contribute throughout the year
Contributing year-round to entities not funded by State Bar fees (such as the
Justice Gap Fund and the California Bar Foundation) is available on the bar's
Web site.
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