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The California Supreme Court has approved a new rule of professional conduct that will go into effect Aug. 1.

The California Supreme Court directed the State Bar Court of California to abolish its informal practice of not requiring attorneys who have been ordered suspended for 90 days or less to inform their clients, the courts, and adverse parties of the suspension.

The State Bar must submit updates to Chief Justice Guerrero for approval no later than August 1.

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero delivered her first State of the Judiciary Address to the California Legislature on March 27, 2023.

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District on Friday announced the death of Justice Norman Epstein, who retired in 2018 after a nearly 45-year tenure with the judicial branch.

Court directs the State Bar to fast-track new, more robust procedures to help identify potential conflicts of interest among candidates for key State Bar offices.

Recent social media posts from courts and educators in California tell the stories of courtrooms staying open on nights and weekends for the return of the Mock Trial Program, an annual competition held remotely for the last two years.

The Supreme Court of California has appointed two attorney members to the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees.

Justice Kelli Evans also sworn in as an associate justice of the California Supreme Court

Court also directs State Bar to reopen part of the program to new applicants, with a Dec. 31, 2023 deadline.

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.

The Judicial Council of California honored five recipients of its 2022 Distinguished Service Award, and a recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award.