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The State Bar is seeking public comment on proposals for regulatory reforms to promote access to justice developed by the Task Force on Access Through Innovation of Legal Services. The deadline to provide public comment is September 23, 2019. Read more

On June 26, Governor Newsom approved Assembly Bill 692, which amended the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Act to toll the statute of limitations governing a client’s action for malpractice or professional misconduct while an arbitration over a fee dispute is pending. Specifically, the legislation amended sections 6206 of the Business and Professions Code (governing the MFAA) and 340.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure (governing the statute of limitations for professional misconduct). Read more

When writing a letter to the opposing side or your client, the most important goal is to be clear and understood. You can’t be effective in making your point if your writing style obscures your message. Read more

Last month, I talked about Fastcase, which is a free member benefit to any member of the CLA. This month, I will walk you through the initial steps for using Fastcase. By the way, I hope you know this member benefit is worth $695 per year!! Read more

Welcome to August. You’re going to see California Lawyers Association through a new lens with its official Brand Launch rolling out on August 6. Despite the fabulous new, modern look, you’ll get the same great CLA that you’re used to. Read more

The Solo and Small Firm Section has two publications: The Practitioner, our quarterly magazine; and the ePractioner, our monthly electronic newsletter. We are always looking for content. Read more

Thank you to those who participated in and attended our Wage and Hour Conference and Annual Meeting last month. This was our most well-attended Section event to date! Read more

The September issue of our Section’s Labor & Employment Law Review will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the enactment of FEHA. Current DFEH Director Kevin Kish provides an excellent overview in his article “FEHA at 60: Looking Back, Looking Forward.” DFEH’s Chief of Dispute Resolution, Annmarie Billotti (who is also a former member of the Section’s Executive Committee) adds an informative article titled “Did You Know DFEH Has a Dispute Resolution Division?” Read more

Monster Energy Company v. Schechter (SC S251392 7/11/19) Settlement Agreements/Attorneys’ Confidentiality Obligations (applicable to employment settlements). Attorneys may have been bound by the contractual confidentiality obligation in a settlement agreement when they approved it as to form and content and body of agreement referenced that they would be bound. Read more

As a benefit of CLA membership you can take an advantage of one hour of Free MCLE credit. Read more