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Notice from the Clerk - Reminder: Requirement to Maintain Updated Contact Information in CM/ECF - 6/28/2024

All attorneys admitted to practice before the Court are reminded of the requirement to maintain accurate contact information in CM/ECF.

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Three OCBA Members Selected to Receive 2024 Marcus M. Kaufman Jurisprudence Award! - 6/26/2024

2024 OCBA Board Member Nicole Whyte (Bremer, Whyte, Brown & O'Meara LLP) and OCBA Members Honorable Kirk H. Nakamura (Ret.) (JAMS) and Michael G. Ermer (Irell & Manella LLP) will be honored with the 2024 Marcus M. Kaufman Jurisprudence Award by the Anti-Defamation League.

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OCBA Trivia Night - Thursday, July 18 - 6/26/2024

Thursday, July 18, 2024
OCBA Trivia Night
Presented by the OCBA Masters Division and OCBA Young Lawyers Division
ClassicQ’s
4251 MacArthur Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Orange County Superior Court - Public Notice - Intent to Modify Filing Deadline for Domestic Violence Ex-Parte Applications - 6/24/2024

An Invitation to Comment on the proposed amendmentto Local Rule 704 to effect this change was published on June 17, 2024. The Invitationto Comment period runs through Thursday, August 1, 2024. Posted June 24, 2024.

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The City of Irvine Recognizes OCBA Member Hani A. Habbas on the Wall of Recognition - 6/20/2024

The City of Irvine recently recognized OCBA member Hani A. Habbas with an engraving on the Wall of Recognition located at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park.

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Five OCBA Members Named Top 100 Women Lawyers By Daily Journal - 6/19/2024

Five OCBA members were announced as this year’s Top 100 Women Lawyers by the Daily Journal.

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OCBA YLD Seminar: Demystifying Discovery - Tuesday, July 2 - 6/18/2024

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
OCBA YLD Seminar: Demystifying Discovery: Responses, Objections, and Misuses of the Discovery Process
OCBA Headquarters
4101 Westerly Place
Newport Beach, CA 92660

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OCBA Lawyer Well Being Committee and Young Lawyers Division Hike - Sunday, June 30 - 6/18/2024

Sunday, June 30, 2024
OCBA Lawyer Well Being Committee and Young Lawyers Division Hike
West Ridge Trail - Alta Laguna Park, Laguna Beach
700 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701

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Orange County Superior Court - News Release: Court to Implement an Ability-to-Pay Online Tool - 6/18/2024

The Orange County Superior Court is introducing the Ability to Pay (ATP) Program. MyCitations is an online application that offers individuals the option to request a reduction for their infraction citation, particularly in cases where there is financial need. The new application will be available on June 27, 2024.

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Orange County Superior Court - Rules and Forms - Invitation to Comment - Summer 2024 - Out of Cycle - 6/17/2024

All comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

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June 2024 President’s Page - For the Love of Long Tables - 5/29/2024

The Affiliate Bars help link different groups to the OCBA. Join us!

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June 2024 Millar’s JurisDiction - Tissue Toss - 5/29/2024

The title sounds like a fun lawn game—not something to be done in a courtroom.

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June 2024 Ethically Speaking - ABA Formal Opinion 504 Illuminates Choice-of-Law Considerations for Attorneys Practicing in Multiple Jurisdictions - 5/29/2024

Numerous factos can affect which state’s law applies to a representation.

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June 2024 A Criminal Waste of Space - Ecumenism, Astrology, and Correctional Policy - 5/29/2024

The sun god has a special place in the heart of at least one atheist.

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June 2024 Cover Story - Who’s Who in the OCBA: the Affiliate Bars - 5/29/2024

Updated information about the OCBA’s affiliate bars from this year’s leaders.
 

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Orange County Superior Court - Public Notice - Planned Downtime for Electronic Evidence Portal - 5/23/2024

For your awareness, the electronic evidence portal will be unavailable from Friday, May 31, 2024, through Sunday, June 2, 2024, to allow for the configuration and testing of the physical evidence application.

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OCBA Mourns the Passing of Commissioner Creighton B. Laz - 5/15/2024

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OCBA Charitable Fund Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble 2024 Results - 5/14/2024

The OCBA Charitable Fund is pleased to announce the results of its 40th Annual Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble, which was held Monday, May 13, 2024, at The Huntington Club in Huntington Beach

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Orange County Superior Court - News Release: Court Celebrates Juror Appreciation Week May 13-17 - 5/8/2024

The Orange County Superior Court will celebrate Juror Appreciation Week, May 13-17, to recognize the service and participation of jurors from our community.

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Orange County Superior Court - Amended Administrative Order No. 24/01 - 5/6/2024

Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 246 and California Rules of Court, rule 10.603(b)(1)(A) and (c)(1), the Court hereby cross-designates Judge Maria D. Hernandez, Judge Kimberly Menninger, Judge Lewis W. Clapp and Judge Antony C. Ufland as judges of the Juvenile Court for the 2024 calendar year as is necessary for the prompt disposition of the judicial business before the juvenile court.

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Governor Newsom Announces A Newly Appointed Orange County Superior Court Judge - 5/3/2024

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his appointment of 18 Superior Court Judges, which includes one in Orange County.

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OCBA Member Judge David L. Belz Joins Judicate West - 5/1/2024

Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge David L. Belz, formerly with the Orange County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.

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May 2024 Approaching the Bench - Ruminations of an Accidental Probate Judge - 4/30/2024

Reflections from a retired judge.

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May 2024 Millar’s JurisDiction - Border Crossing - 4/30/2024

How to go too far in “negotiating.”

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May 2024 Ethically Speaking - Withdrawing as Counsel Without Inviting Exposure - 4/30/2024

What to say, and not to say, when letting go.

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May 2024 President’s Page - A Force for Good - 4/30/2024

Trudy Levindofske will leave an indelible impression on the OCBA and Orange County.

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May 2024 Dean’s Corner - Lawyers Are Problem Solvers, So Let’s Be Part of the Solution - 4/30/2024

The new dean of Western State explains how the law school fosters student success.

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May 2024 A Criminal Waste of Space - Bon Appetit, Monsiuer Raccoon - 4/30/2024

Policy reasons to consider before legalizing roadkill.

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May 2024 Cover Story - Don Your Fairway Fashion While Supporting Our Community - 4/30/2024

The OCBA’s Charitable Fund Kenneth Lae Golf Scramble offers a new award for the sartorial swinger.

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Orange County Superior Court Announcement: Court to Launch Significant Hardware Upgrade in May - 4/22/2024

The Orange County Superior Court, Technology Department, will be performing a significant hardware upgrade to ensure the continued performance, reliability, and security of our computer and information technology systems.  This upgrade is scheduled to occur on Friday, May 17, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and continuing through Sunday, May 19, 2024.  During this time, network and online services will be down and unavailable.  Network and online services will be available again beginning on Sunday, May 19, 2024, after 8:00 p.m.

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OCBA Announces 2024 Nominating Committee - 4/17/2024

The following members have been appointed by OCBA President-Elect Mei Tsang, Umberg Zipser LLP, to serve on the 2024 Nominating Committee.

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The Daily Journal Names OCBA Member Mark E. Minyard as a 2024 Top Family Lawyer - 4/3/2024

he Daily Journal named OCBA member Mark Minyard in their latest special report.

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Judicial Council of California Newly Adopted and Amended Rules - Effective Date April 1 - 4/2/2024

Please find newly adopted and amended rule(s) with the effective date of April 1, 2024. These rules were adopted by the Judicial Council at its September 19, 2023 and March 15, 2024 business meetings.

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OCBA President Christina Zabat-Fran Recognized by Orange Coast Magazine - 3/29/2024

2024 OCBA President Christina Zabat-Fran was recently featured in Orange Coast magazine's Power of Women as Lifestyle Leaders article and spoke at their 3rd annual Kickass Women Luncheon.

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April 2024 Tech Tip - Instagram for Lawyers - 3/26/2024

For when you need a laugh.

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April 2024 President’s Page - You Can Do This - 3/26/2024

The importance of lifting up others in the legal community.

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April 2024 Millar’s JurisDiction - Hot Water - 3/26/2024

A judge who acts as if she prefers social media to her job.

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April 2024 A Criminal Waste of Space - Trials and Tribulations - 3/26/2024

Beds reflects on some valuable lessons from his days as a DA.

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April 2024 Ethically Speaking - The California State Bar’s New Practical Ethical Guidance on Generative Artificial Intelligence - 3/26/2024

How do ethics rules for lawyers apply to the use of generative AI in practice?

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April 2024 Cover Story - How AI Rules Will Become ADR Rules - 3/26/2024

A look at regulatory schemes and emerging state laws that regulate the use of AI in AR+DR processes.

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