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The State Bar of California e-briefs October 16, 2009     VETO --- State Bar President Howard Miller responds to Gov. Schwarzenegger's veto of the bill authorizing the collection of annual fees from California attorneys.   LAWYERS WHO GIVE --- In recognition of their significant legal contributions to low income clients, as well as to organizations that serve the poor, several lawyers and their law firms received a 2009 State Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award.   DISCLOSING COVERAGE --- Beginning January 1, lawyers who do not carry malpractice insurance must tell their clients - under most circumstances - that they are not insured.   FEE ARB IN BEVERLY HILLS --- The State Bar Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration has scheduled a fee arbitration training for new and current Los Angeles arbitrators Oct. 27.   ELECTRONIC ADDRESSES --- All California attorneys must provide an e-mail address to the State Bar beginning Feb. 1, 2010, under a new rule of court approved by the Supreme Court.   ELKINS FAMILY LAW TASK FORCE --- December 4 is the deadline to submit public comments on proposals for improvement of family law proceedings.   RECRUITS --- The State Bar is recruiting applicants for approximately 200 positions on more than three dozen committees, boards and commissions.   ********************************************************************** This e-mail is a private communication intended solely for subscribers to a private e-list compiled by The State Bar of California. It is the policy of The State Bar of California that any unsolicited e-mail advertisements to addressees on this private list via State Bar equipment located within the State of California is strictly prohibited. If you receive an unsolicited advertisement, please do not reply to this message, but contact The State Bar of California immediately at barcomm@calbar.ca.gov or  415-538-2283  415-538-2283. •Subscribe to State Bar of California e-briefs • Unsubscribe to State Bar of California e-briefs