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Lower passing score will not be applied retroactively to previous Bar Exam takers, court writes in letter to State Bar.

The California Supreme Court on Thursday announced it will permanently lower the passing score for the California Bar Exam and released plans for an October test administered online.

Administrative Presiding Justice Judith McConnell today announced the appointment of Marsha Amin as the new Managing Attorney of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One.

The California Supreme Court today appointed Justice William S. Dato, of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One (San Diego) as a member of the Commission on Judicial Performance.

The Supreme Court of California on Friday announced three appointments to the State Bar of California’s Committee of Bar Examiners. 

SAN FRANCISCO—The Supreme Court of California announced the reappointment of Attorney Mark A. Broughton and the appointment of Attorney Sean M. SeLegue to four-year terms, and the appointment of Attorney Alan K. Steinbrecher to a one-year term, on the State Bar Board of Trustees. The court also appointed Mr. Steinbrecher as chair and Mr. SeLegue as vice chair of the Board of Trustees for one year terms.

The Supreme Court of California on Wednesday announced it has hired retired Presiding Justice Arthur G. Scotland to spearhead an independent investigation into the partial disclosure related to the July Bar exam.

The court will host an e-filing webinar next month to help attorneys and the public use the new system.

Court publishes amended rules, FAQs for mandatory electronic filing beginning September 1.

The Supreme Court of California on Tuesday announced appointments to three State Bar of California entities.

The program will continue until June 1, 2022 unless extended by the court.

The Supreme Court of California on Wednesday expanded mandatory electronic filing of all documents, including briefs, for review by the court.