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State Bar of California Notice on 2025 Fee Cycle Changes - 12/9/2024

The licensing fee bill, AB 3279, increased 2025 licensing costs for active and inactive licensees. Additionally, dates and deadlines to pay your fees and complete annual compliance requirements are changing.

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Orange County Superior Court - Electronic Evidence Portal - Family Law Expansion - 12/5/2024

Effective January 1, 2025, pursuant to Local Rule 714, Orange County Superior Court will mandate attorney use of the Electronic Evidence Portal for trials and specially set evidentiary hearings in the Family Law Case type, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

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December 2024 President’s Page - The Art of Leadership - 11/25/2024

By nurturing our creative side, we can bring new perspectives to all areas of our lives.

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December 2024 Millar’s JurisDiction - Anti-Social Media - 11/25/2024

It’s not a terrible idea for judges to avoid posting homemade videos to social media.

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December 2024 Ethically Speaking - Legal Ethics and Competency in the Age of Electronically Presenting Evidence - 11/25/2024

Now that courts require electronic submissions of evidence, attorneys have duties to come up to speed.

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December 2024 A Criminal Waste of Space - How I Became a Price Gouger - 11/25/2024

Reflections on performing weddings as part of the job.

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December 2024 Cover Story - JUDICIAL ETHICS: Lawyer Takeaways From the Code of Judicial Ethics - 11/25/2024

How to help judges avoid sticky situations

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December 2024 Cover Story - JUDICIAL ETHICS: Ethics Compliance for California Judges - 11/25/2024

Reflections about the Commission on Judicial Performance (CJP) and experiences from the bench.

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OCBA Announces Newly Appointed Board Members for 2025 - 11/25/2024

The OCBA is proud to announce four newly appointed Board Members.

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OCBA Young Lawyers Division Announces 2025 Chair-Elect - 11/25/2024

The results of the OCBA Young Lawyers Division annual election are in!

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Governor Newsom Announces Nomination of Two Court of Appeal Justices and Appointment of Orange County Superior Court Judge - 11/21/2024

Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of two Court of Appeal Justices and appointment of 10 Superior Court Judges, which includes one in Orange County.

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Orange County Business Journal General Counsel Awards OCBA Winners - 11/15/2024

Orange County Business Journal held their 14th annual General Counsel Awards on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Of the 49 nominees, Orange County Business Journal named 17 OCBA Members.

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The Hon. Gail A. Andler (Ret.) to Receive Franklin G. West Award - 11/14/2024

The Hon. Gail A. Andler (Ret.) (JAMS) has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the OCBA's Franklin G. West Award.

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Notice from the Clerk - The Central District of California will Launch Opt-Out Civil Consent to Magistrate Judges Program on December 1, 2024 - 11/5/2024

The Central District of California will launch the Opt-Out Civil Consent to Magistrate Judges Program on December 1, 2024. Pursuant to that Program, a certain portion of new civil filings will be assigned directly to Magistrate Judges.

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2025 OCBA YLD Chair-Elect Election - 11/4/2024

The online election will open for voting on Friday, November 8, 2024, and close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024.

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Now Accepting 2024 OCBA Charitable Fund Grant Applications - 10/31/2024

Grant Application Deadline: Friday, December 6, 2024

The OCBA Charitable Fund is now accepting applications for its 2024 Grant Cycle.

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November 2024 - OCBA Members Share Gratitude for This Community - 10/30/2024

It’s heartwarming and affirming to read these sentiments of gratitude.

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November 2024 Cover Story - Trudy C. Levindofske: 2024 Orange County Bar Association Scoville Honoree - 10/30/2024

For her many years of tireless service, Trudy is this year’s Scoville honoree.

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November 2024 A Criminal Waste of Space - The Adventure Begins - 10/30/2024

I have definitely experienced jubilación reading Beds’ columns over the years!

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November 2024 Ethically Speaking - I Just Met You . . . This Is Crazy . . . An Examination of Ethical Duties Owed to Prospective Clients—Even If You’re Not Retained - 10/30/2024

Get up close and personal with California Rule of Professional Conduct Rule 1.18 to avoid breaching a duty to someone you’ve just met!

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November 2024 Millar’s JurisDiction - Solar Eclipse - 10/30/2024

The sun was eclipsed but the stars did not align for palintiff’s counsel.

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November 2024 President’s Page - A Folder of Wins - 10/30/2024

Gratitude benefits from frequent practice.

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Orange County Business Journal Names Fourteen OCBA Members as 2024 Women in Business Awards Nominees - 10/23/2024

Orange County Business Journal announced the 2024 Women in Business Awards Nominees. Of the 228 outstanding OC professional women named by Orange County Business Journal, 14 are OCBA Members.

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Orange County Superior Court - Public Notice: Full Implementation of Electronic Payment of Jury Fees Effective October 25, 2024 - 10/23/2024

On August 30, 2024, Orange County Superior Court piloted a new process for Civil cases at the West and North Justice Centers, where jury fees can be paid using the court’s mobile application or on-line via the Court’s website.

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OCBA Announces 2024 Appointments Committee - 10/16/2024

The OCBA announces this year's Appointments Committee.

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Governor Newsom Announces Two Newly Appointed Orange County Superior Court Judges - 10/10/2024

Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of 18 Superior Court Judges, which include two in Orange County.

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Orange County Bar Association to Honor Trudy C. Levindofske With the Prestigious Harmon G. Scoville Award - 10/8/2024

The Orange County Bar Association recently announced Trudy C. Levindofske as this year’s Harmon G. Scoville Award recipient. The award will be presented during the OCBA Big Thanks Event celebrating OCBA member volunteers on October 28, 2024.

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The Daily Journal Names Three OCBA Members As 2024 Top 40 Under 40 - 10/8/2024

The Daily Journal recently published their 2024 Top 40 Under 40 list (September 2024). Congratulations to the three OCBA members named in their annual list.

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OCBA Members to be Honored by Filipino-American Lawyers of Orange County - 10/3/2024

The Filipino-American Lawyers of Orange County (FLOC) will honor 2024 OCBA President Christina M. Zabat-Fran and OCBA Member Monica E. Glicken at their Annual Gala on Friday, October 4.

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The Daily Journal Names OCBA Members As Top 100 Lawyers of 2024 - 10/3/2024

The Daily Journal recently published their 2024 Top 100 Lawyers list (September 2024). Congratulations to the 9 OCBA members named in their annual list.

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11 OCBA Members Honored at OCCDL 2024 DEI Awards Gala - 10/3/2024

On October 3, 2024, OCCDL will be celebrating Orange County’s Top Young Lawyers, Top DEI Champions, and the Top Legal Organizations for DEI. Congratulations to all the OCBA member Honorees!.

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OCWLA to Honor 2024 OCBA President-Elect Mei Tsang with Attorney of The Year Award - 10/3/2024

The Orange County Women Lawyers Association is set to honor 2024 OCBA President-Elect Mei Tsang with the Attorney of The Year Award at their 48th Annual Gala on Thursday, October 17th.

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Orange County Superior Court: Judicial Mentor Program is Hosting a Hybrid Event on October 28 - 9/27/2024

To Register for the Judicial Mentor Program: CLICK HERE.

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October 2024 A Criminal Waste of Space - Eat Mor Chikin - 9/27/2024

Can you trust what is written on your menu?

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October 2024 Ethically Speaking - Judicial Remedies for Uncivil Conduct - 9/27/2024

A stun gun is generally not a good thing to bring to court.

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October 2024 Millar’s JurisDiction - Winging It - 9/27/2024

The legal ramifications of bar food sometimes defy dictionary definitions.

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October 2024 Approaching the Bench - Litigation Best Practices: Part 2 - 9/27/2024

After consulting with fellow former bench officers, Judge Johnston reveals more salient truths.

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October 2024 President’s Page - Earn Your Ph.D. - 9/27/2024

Being nice might be the superpower you need.

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October 2024 Cover Story - Pro Bono Attorneys Help ELDR Change Lives - 9/27/2024

Children with developmental disabilities often cannot access needed services without the help of a pro bono attorney.

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October 2024 Cover Story - PLC’s Work With Human Trafficking Victims: Martha’s T-Visa Case - 9/27/2024

A volunteer attorney helped PLC to save a girl from being coerced into a life of unpaid labor.

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