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 Silver lining in recession
Law firms have taken different approaches to living up to their
commitments to hire summer associates at a time when they're
suffering economically.
Dues are due March 1 after fee bill signed
The State Bar sent bills last month to more than 220,000
California attorneys for 2010 dues after Gov. Schwarzenegger
signed a measure authorizing collection of fees.
Bar chief will depart next year
Judy Johnson, the longest-serving executive director in State Bar history,
announced last month that she plans to step down next year.
 California Bar Journal goes
digital March 1
Beginning March 1, the State Bar newspaper will cease publication in
paper format and be replaced by an electronic version.
Fee information is online
The annual statement that shows how State Bar membership fees are
spent is available online.
 Bar foundation celebrates
20th anniversary
Since its founding in 1990, the California Bar Foundation can boast an
impressive list of accomplishments.
E-mail address required
All California attorneys were required to provide an e-mail address
to the State Bar by Feb. 1 under a new rule of court approved by
the Supreme Court.
Five seats open on bar board
Nominating petitions for five open seats on the State Bar
Board of Governors are available online.
Public comment sought on rules revisions
The State Bar is seeking comments on 12 proposals for the Rules of Professional Conduct
developed by the Commission for the Revision of the
Rules of Professional Conduct.
Malpractice insurance disclosure required
Under Rule of Professional Conduct 3-410, which took effect Jan. 1,
lawyers who do not carry malpractice insurance must notify their
clients in writing - under most circumstances - that they are not insured.
Pro bono awards updated
In order to broaden recognition for pro bono efforts by California lawyers
and law students, the criteria for the State Bar's annual
pro bono awards have been updated.
Fee arbitration rules out for public comment
President's column: Structural or cyclical?
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