Connecticut Launches State of the Legal Profession Task Force
The Nutmeg State joins others across the country in creating a panel to explore legal regulatory reform.
California Auditor Flags Concerns About Judicial Council’s Procurement Practices
The auditor said there were several instances in which the council did not comply with its approval policies.
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
Utah’s Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Program Starts Small
A Utah Supreme Court justice believes the nonlawyer initiative designed to bolster access to justice is poised for growth.
La Verne Law School Opts For State Accreditation Rather Than Closure
The Los Angeles-area school will voluntarily give up its American Bar Association accreditation.
MCLE Audit Emails Spark Panic Among Some California Lawyers
Discipline defense lawyers say they heard from attorneys who were improperly told by the State Bar they were not in compliance.
California AG’s Legal Battle With Ashford University Rages On
The attorneys for both sides recently told a San Diego judge a lot of litigation remains.
What Biglaw Can Learn From Personal Injury Firms
How a former insurance agent built a Houston injury practice around systems, empathy, and disciplined advocacy.
Illinois Is Also Exploring Legal Regulation Reform
The Midwestern state’s task force was created amid ongoing reform efforts in several Western States.
This Unaccredited Law School In California Is Closing Down
Lady Justice Law School in Bakersfield lasted only three years.
A Sea Change For The State Bar In Sacramento
The approval of a hefty fee increase signals friendlier feelings for the agency at the Capitol.
California Lawyers Association Gears Up For Annual Meeting In Monterey
The second annual gathering will feature a spotlight on two state Supreme Court justices.
How Checkbox’s ‘Legal Front Door’ Can Transform Your Workflow
Leveraging agentic AI to triage, prioritize, and automate the law department inbox.
What Would Thomas Jefferson Losing Its ABA Accreditation Mean For Students?
The embattled law school says current enrollees could still take bar exams outside of California.
California Report Identifies Large ‘Justice Gap’
A State Bar task force is trying to address the longstanding problem.
California Legislature Approves Bill Hiking State Bar Fees By 27 Percent
The governor is likely to sign the legislation providing the first fee increase in two decades.
California Law School That Sued Over Bar Passage Rule Fails To Comply With It
Southern California Institute of Law is one of two non-ABA schools that fell short.
The California Bar Is Still Clamping Down On Fee Splitting With Nonlawyers
The agency is doing so even as a task force studies whether to allow non-attorneys into the legal market.