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California’s Legal Landscape: A Shift Towards Diversity

In 2023, California witnessed a historic surge in the admission of women and minority lawyers, marking a significant step towards…

California State Bar Seeks Significant Fee Increase to Address Financial Strain

In response to looming financial challenges, the State Bar of California is pushing for a substantial increase in annual fees…

Tips for Taking the Bar Exam During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely shaken the legal profession, and many states are still struggling to make the right decision…

California Bar Exam Pass Rates Drop to a Historic Low 26.8%

The results of the February 2020 California Bar Exam are in, and to say they aren't pretty would be an…

Oregon Attorney Shoots Office of Fellow Attorney

Summary: An Oregon attorney apparently cannot handle criticism from a fellow attorney very well as he is accused of firing…

A Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements

Summary: FAQ about the bar exam and state bar admissions. Taking the bar exam is a task that every attorney…

Bar Shuts Down Three Offices of ‘Vexatious Litigant’

The State Bar of California has shuttered three Southern California offices of attorney Mitchell W. Roth, who was recently declared…

CA State Bar Shuts Down “Illegal” Law Office

Prosecutors at the State Bar of California have shut down a satellite office of Walter S. Martinez, a solo practitioner…

Seyfarth Shaw Brings on Los Angeles IP Team

Chicago's Seyfarth Shaw has added a team of three patent litigation attorneys to the Intellectual Property Practice Group in the…

Former Regulator Joining Lionel Sawyer & Collins

Former Nevada state Gaming Control Board member Mark Clayton is joining Nevada's largest law firm, Lionel Sawyer & Collins. Clayton…