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Failing to set boundaries—and as a result not giving yourself enough time to rest, recharge and recover—can increase the risk of mental health problems. Note: this article was originally published by Law.com as part of its year-long series Minds Over Matters: An Examination of Mental Health in the Legal Profession. It is published here with permission. By Patrick Krill  I have a large red button on my desk that reads, quite simply, “No!” Push this said button—which is really more… Read more

Proposed Rule Changes Addressing Public Licensee Information and Required Reporting December 13, 2019 Suzanne GrandtOffice of General Counsel180 Howard StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105Email: Rule.2.2.Public.Comment@calbar.ca.gov Dear Ms. Grandt: The California Lawyers Association (CLA) submits these comments in response to the State Bar’s request for public comment on the proposed rule changes addressing public licensee information and required reporting. We note that the State Bar specifically seeks public comment on its recommendation that “practice area information be made searchable in the interest… Read more

Proposed California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations December 6, 2019 Privacy Regulations CoordinatorCalifornia Office of the Attorney General300 South Spring Street, First FloorLos Angeles, CA 90013Email: PrivacyRegulations@doj.ca.gov Dear Attorney General Becerra: The California Lawyers Association (“CLA”) Privacy Working Group (“PWG”) respectfully submits these comments on the proposed California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) regulations. The PWG is a multidisciplinary group with members drawn from various sections of the California Lawyers Association, including: Antitrust, UCL and Privacy; Business Law; and Intellectual Property Law.… Read more

December 2019 By Emilio Varanini, Presidentand Howard “Chip” Wilkins, Chair of the Board of Representatives As the holiday season gets underway, it’s a good time to reflect on all we have accomplished in 2019, in what is only our second year as the California Lawyers Association. The year began on a high note with our achieving two major milestones. First, we welcomed Ona Dosunmu as our CEO/executive director. Second, Ona and the rest of our dedicated employees moved into our… Read more

Whether you celebrate, Hanukkah or Christmas or your celebrations are more secular, in this season of lights and giving don’t forget to give to yourself. I don’t have young children at home but apparently this season’s top toys range from a Fortnite-branded nerf gun to the now-classic dancing Elmo of Sesame Street fame. And if you’re buying for adults, you don’t need me to tell you that there’s practically no limit to the number of ways you can be separated from your money in the pursuit of some gadget or bauble that will make a loved one light up. Read more

The United States District Court, Central District of California, is accepting applications for the position of Law Clerk to a U. S. Magistrate Judge Designee. Three positions are available. This position is being reposted. Due to a technical problem, those who submitted applications prior to October 30, 2019, will need to re-submit. For more information, see the announcement on the court’s website. Read more

The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of California at Yosemite National Park, California. Read more

Alameda County Superior Court Judge Carol Brosnahan received the Aranda Access to Justice Award on Nov. 14 for her four decades of dedication to equality and access in the judicial system. Read more

The Minority Bar Coalition last month honored the CLA’s Letitia Moore with a unity award for her work to advance diversity in the legal profession. Read more

A comprehensive set of new Rules of Professional Conduct was approved by the California Supreme Court last year and went into effect on November 1, 2018. The new rules can be found on the State Bar’s website under Current Rules of Professional Conduct. Read more