Saturday, October 27, 2007

The State Bar of California e-briefs


October 26, 2007


WILDFIRE ASSISTANCE --- The State Bar has compiled a list of resources and information for victims of the southern California wildfires, and individuals and law firms who want to provide assistance.

MCLE COMPLIANCE DEADLINE --- Members of MCLE compliance group 3 - last names N through Z - face a Feb. 1, 2008, deadline to complete 25 hours of continuing education courses.

BAR EXAM APPLICANT DATA --- At its Nov. 8 meeting in Los Angeles, the Committee of Bar Examiners will review the issue of the release of confidential bar exam applicant data.

LOOK FOR YOUR DUES STATEMENT --- The annual State Bar fee statement will be mailed to active and inactive California lawyers on Nov. 15.

SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT --- Proposals on several issues related to the practice of law have comment deadlines next week.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Fire Help Manual ONLINE

Fire Help Manual for Victims and Helpers

Note: this handbook was built after the 2003 fires and is being updated by Morrison Forster and sponsored by SBCBA and other California bar associations.