What's New:
No shortage of advice
on same sex marriage case
With 45 amicus briefs filed in response to challenge the state prohibition on same-sex marriages, the California Supreme Court is not lacking for advice as it considers the issue.
New member benefits at CalBar Connect
The State Bar launched a new members-only Web site last month, CalBar Connect, for attorneys to link to affinity partners who are offering value-added products to California lawyers.
12 vie for Board of Governors seats
Twelve attorneys have announced their candidacy for a seat on the 2008-09 State Bar Board of Governors and six more will vie for seats on the CYLA Board of Directors
Board tightens disciplinary resignation rules
The State Bar Board of Governors tightened its disciplinary rules last month to prevent lawyers who face serious disciplinary charges from resigning at the last minute to avoid disbarment.
Ethics symposium May 3
The annual Statewide Ethics Symposium, providing advanced programs for lawyers interested in cutting-edge ethics issues, will be held May 3 in San Francisco.
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