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California State Bar Scandal: New Lawyer Exam Debacle

Alright, so like, is there something in California’s water that makes the state’s bureaucrats mess up big time? It sure seems like it, considering all the major screwups that have gone down. Many of...
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Accusations Against L.A. County Judge for Office Intrusions

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has recently come under scrutiny for her unorthodox behavior within the courthouse, sparking an investigation by the California Commission on Judicial Performance. Judge Daviann L. Mitchell has...
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City Attorney of Huntington Beach Joins Trump’s Justice Department

Michael Gates, a steadfast figure in Huntington Beach as the city attorney for the past decade, recently made headlines as he announced his transition to the U.S. Department of Justice's civil rights division. This...
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E. Martin Estrada Reflects on His Time as U.S. Attorney in Farewell Column

U.S. Attorney E. Martin Estrada Steps Down Amidst Wildfires and Political TransitionSouthern California is abuzz with news of U.S. Attorney E. Martin Estrada's impending departure from his role as head of the Central District...
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Defending Against Rising Authoritarianism: Bipartisan Legal Group’s Urgent Call

A bipartisan task force from the American Bar Association is urging lawyers across the United States to take action to safeguard democracy in the face of increasing authoritarianism. The urgent call comes ahead of...
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Think twice before criticizing: Bar group warns members against calling Trump conviction ‘partisan’

This week, the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) issued a warning to its members about criticizing the prosecutions of former President Donald Trump. The statement from the bar leadership urged lawyers to refrain from making...
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Why two UK judges resigned from Hong Kong’s top court

Two UK Judges Resign from Hong Kong's Top CourtTwo prominent British judges, Lord Lawrence Collins and Lord Jonathan Sumption, have stepped down from their positions on Hong Kong's highest court. The decision comes in...