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OCBA Member Heidi M. Plummer Named as One of this Year's Veteran Advocates by the Veterans Legal Institute - 9/16/2024

The Veterans Legal Institute named OCBA member Heidi M. Plummer as one of their Veteran Advocates of the Year.

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OCBA Members Named as 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America - 9/12/2024

Congratulations to all 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America! To see a list of all lawyers honored by Lawdragon 500, click here.

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OCBA Members Recognized as The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 in 70 Categories - 9/10/2024

The OCBA is proud to share that OCBA members were selected more than 400 times as Best Lawyers for 2025 in 70 categories.

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OCBA President Christina M. Zabat-Fran Honored by Filipino-American Lawyers of Orange County with 2024 Trailblazer Award - 9/9/2024

The Filipino-American Lawyers of Orange County named 2024 OCBA President Christina M. Zabat-Franin as this year's Trailblazer Award recipient.

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Call for Nominations: Franklin G. West Award – OCBA’s Highest Honor - 9/4/2024

Nominations Deadline: Friday, Nov. 1, 2024

Click here to download the nomination form.

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Congratulations to OCTLA's 2024 TOP GUN Trial Lawyers of the Year - 9/4/2024

Each year the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association recognizes and honors local trial attorneys for their exceptional trial skills over the past year.

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Orange County Superior Court - Public Notice: Implementation of Revised Local Rule 704 in Family Law Cases - 8/30/2024

Effective September 01, 2024, under revised Local Rule 704, Domestic Violence Ex Parte applications must be filed by 2:00 p.m. for same-day rulings.

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September 2024 President’s Page - It’s On Brand - 8/27/2024

Consider what you’d like to be known for.

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September 2024 Millar’s JurisDiction - Batter Up - 8/27/2024

A new way to add insult to injury.

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September 2024 Ethically Speaking - What Are a Mediator’s Ethical Responsibilities? - 8/27/2024

What to expect from a private mediator.

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September 2024 A Criminal Waste of Space - The Silly Season - 8/27/2024

Allow the tabling at Costco to inspire you to participate in the democratic process.

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September 2024 Cover Story - The OCBA’s Candidates for Secretary 2025: Michael S. LeBoff and Sharon Oh-Kubisch - 8/27/2024

Meet the OCBA Secretarial Candidates for 2025 and vote to choose your future OCBA leader.

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September 2024 Approaching the Bench - With All Due Respect: Courtroom Best (and Worst) Practices From a Retired Bench Officer - 8/27/2024

May it please the court.

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Orange County Superior Court: Rules and Forms - Invitation to Comment - Fall 2024 - 8/23/2024

The Rules and Forms Committee of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, has proposed revisions to the Local Rules of Court. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.613, the Court invites you to comment on proposed new and revised changes to local rules.

All comments concerning a proposed rule must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.

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Orange County Superior Court - Amended California Rules of Court, Rules 9.40 and 9.43 - 8/12/2024

On April 24, 2024, the State Bar of California filed a request to approve amendments to California Rules of Court, rules 9.40 and 9.43. The request is granted.

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August 2024 - OCBA Lawyers’ Companions During the Dog Days of Summer - 8/5/2024

The “dog days of summer” refer to the hot days between July 3 and August 11 surrounding the moment when Sirius—the Dog Star—rises and sets with the sun.

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August 2024 Professional Paragon - Michael Ermer: A Modern-Day Atticus Finch - 7/29/2024

Mike has a far-reaching legacy and a robust sense of humor.

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August 2024 Ethically Speaking - Defending the Ethics of Conversion Clauses in Contingency Fee Agreements - 7/29/2024

Clauses to have in place for when a client upsets the cost-benefit calculation of a contingency fee arrangement by terminating the representation prematurely.

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August 2024 Millar’s JurisDiction - Pistachio Nut - 7/29/2024

Hopefully, you are not looking to get your daily nutrition from ice cream.

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August 2024 A Criminal Waste of Space - What . . . Again? - 7/29/2024

Beds explains why last month’s column was so short.

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August 2024 President’s Page - Like a Fine Wine - 7/29/2024

Traditions, like Raise Your Glass, are part of what makes bar membership meaningful.

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August 2024 Cover Story - Raise Your Glass 2024: Support Access to Justice in Orange County - 7/29/2024

Help the OCBA Charitable Fund facilitate access to justice in Orange County.

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OCBA Nominating Committee Announces Slate of Candidates for 2025 Officers and Board of Directors - 7/26/2024

The online election will open for voting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, and close at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Only active attorney members will be eligible to vote (no law students, retired, or honorary members).

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Governor Newsom Announces Newly Appointed Orange County Superior Court Judges - 7/17/2024

Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of 11 Superior Court Judges, which include two in Orange County.

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Notice from the Clerk - Reminder: Requirement to Maintain Updated Contact Information in CM/ECF - 6/28/2024

All attorneys admitted to practice before the Court are reminded of the requirement to maintain accurate contact information in CM/ECF.

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Three OCBA Members Selected to Receive 2024 Marcus M. Kaufman Jurisprudence Award! - 6/26/2024

2024 OCBA Board Member Nicole Whyte (Bremer, Whyte, Brown & O'Meara LLP) and OCBA Members Honorable Kirk H. Nakamura (Ret.) (JAMS) and Michael G. Ermer (Irell & Manella LLP) will be honored with the 2024 Marcus M. Kaufman Jurisprudence Award by the Anti-Defamation League.

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July 2024 Tech Tip - Legal Analytics Has a Certain Kind of Magic - 6/24/2024

How to use legal analytics to enhance your firm’s performance.

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July 2024 Out of Office - Beat the Heat: Fifteen Summer Activities to Enhance Lawyer Well-Being in Orange County - 6/24/2024

Some ways to enjoy time outside the office.

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July 2024 Ethically Speaking - When are Prelitigation Communications on Behalf of a Client Protected by the Litigation Privilege? - 6/24/2024

A new case addresses anti-SLAPP motions directed at an attorney’s prelitigation letter written to convey a client’s legal position.

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July 2024 Millar’s JurisDiction - Bad Vibrations - 6/24/2024

The Beach Boys certainly did not write a song about this judge!

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July 2024 A Criminal Waste of Space - Retirement Letter to Governor Newsom - 6/24/2024

Beds signs off from writing opinions.

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July 2024 President’s Page - Getting to Know You - 6/24/2024

Connections and transitions at the OCBA.

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July 2024 Cover Story - Joseph L. Chairez: A Life of Dedication - 6/24/2024

When you get to know Joe Chairez, you understand immediately why he is this year’s Lei Lei Wang Ekvall award honoree.

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Orange County Superior Court - Public Notice - Intent to Modify Filing Deadline for Domestic Violence Ex-Parte Applications - 6/24/2024

An Invitation to Comment on the proposed amendmentto Local Rule 704 to effect this change was published on June 17, 2024. The Invitationto Comment period runs through Thursday, August 1, 2024. Posted June 24, 2024.

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The City of Irvine Recognizes OCBA Member Hani A. Habbas on the Wall of Recognition - 6/20/2024

The City of Irvine recently recognized OCBA member Hani A. Habbas with an engraving on the Wall of Recognition located at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park.

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Five OCBA Members Named Top 100 Women Lawyers By Daily Journal - 6/19/2024

Five OCBA members were announced as this year’s Top 100 Women Lawyers by the Daily Journal.

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Orange County Superior Court - News Release: Court to Implement an Ability-to-Pay Online Tool - 6/18/2024

The Orange County Superior Court is introducing the Ability to Pay (ATP) Program. MyCitations is an online application that offers individuals the option to request a reduction for their infraction citation, particularly in cases where there is financial need. The new application will be available on June 27, 2024.

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Orange County Superior Court - Rules and Forms - Invitation to Comment - Summer 2024 - Out of Cycle - 6/17/2024

All comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

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June 2024 President’s Page - For the Love of Long Tables - 5/29/2024

The Affiliate Bars help link different groups to the OCBA. Join us!

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June 2024 Millar’s JurisDiction - Tissue Toss - 5/29/2024

The title sounds like a fun lawn game—not something to be done in a courtroom.

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