The Guardian Shines Light on Sexual Assault Faced by Women Prisoners at Hands of Prison Staff
By Julie McCaffrey and Maeve Haggerty CHOWCHILLA, CA —Formerly incarcerated Nilda Palacios sat down with the Guardian…
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Yolo DA Launches ‘FastPass’ to Prosecution Program Combating Retail Theft – Although Industry Retracts Claims, and Defense Attorney Calls It Publicity Stunt
By Robert J. Hansen WOODLAND, CA — Last December. the National Retail Federation (NRF) lobbying group retracted…
Commentary: The State Bar of California Protects Attorneys, Not the Public
By Robert J. Hansen SACRAMENTO, CA – During my investigation into the State Bar of California that…
$500 Million Defamation Lawsuit against USA Today Moves Forward, Judge Rules
By Robert J. Hansen SACRAMENTO, CA – A $500 million defamation lawsuit was filed against USA Today…
State Bar Faces Another Complaint for Refusing to Produce Disciplinary Records
By Robert J. Hansen IRVINE, CA — A new California Supreme Court case was filed targeting the…
State Bar Complaint Filed, but Investigators ‘Dragging Their Feet’ After, Claims Attorney, Client Gets Nasty in Failed Business Deal
Robert Blaine (left) and Paul Edalat (right) shaking hands after agreeing to Edalat buying Blaine Labs…
Lawsuits against California State Bar and State Move Forward, Court Rules
By Robert J. Hansen ANAHEIM, CA – A motion to dismiss a case filed against the State…
Attorney’s Clients Now on Hook for Millions of Dollars; CA State Bar Says It Will Respond to Records Request in Probe
By Robert Hansen LOS ANGELES, CA – Anaheim attorney Kenneth Catanzarite of Catanzarite Law Corporation retains a…
California State Bar Chairman Brandon Stallings Faces Fresh Disclosures of Attorney Misconduct in Wake of Thomas Girardi Affair
By Robert J. Hansen SACRAMENTO, CA – Newly-appointed California State Bar Board of Trustee Chair Brandon Stallings,…
State Bar Reform Act Signed into Law – Takes on Increased Significance
By Robert J. Hansen SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Tuesday Senate Bill…
Pharmaceutical Company Wins Frivolous Lawsuit Filed by Now Disgraced Attorney Thomas Girardi
By Robert J. Hansen NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.— Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced last month that the litigation involving former…
Heiress of California Capitol Building Furniture Maker Loses Fortune to Orange County Attorney Kenneth Catanzarite – State Bar Does Nothing
By Robert J. Hansen SACRAMENTO, CA – The heiress of furniture maker John Breuner, who made all…
Prominent Attorney: California State Bar Goes after Little Fish, Lets Big Fish Swim Away; Former Admin Law Judge Charges Bar May Be ‘Corrupt’
By Robert J. Hansen LOS ANGELES – A nonprofit for California State Bar oversight, and Jay Edelson—an…
Class Action Lawsuit Filed against California State Bar by Former Clients of Now-Disbarred Attorney Thomas Girardi
By Robert J. Hansen LOS ANGELES, CA – A class action lawsuit has been filed by former…
Ban on Reunification Camps for Kids Heads to Newsom’s Desk
By Robert J. Hansen SACRAMENTO, CA – A bill that would ban California Family Courts from ordering…
State Bar of California Board of Trustees Gets New Members, Chair
By Robert J. Hansen SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The California Supreme Court appointed four individuals to the…
California Attorney Catanzarite Sanctioned Again – Previously Solicited Legal Services at Elderly Client’s Home
By Robert J. Hansen ANAHEIM, CA – The Superior Court of California, Orange County has sanctioned Anaheim…
Sister of Shasta County Jail Inmate Who Died in 2018 Awarded $12.75 Million Settlement
By Robert J. Hansen A $12.75 million settlement for the sister of a man who died in…
Commentary: Leadership Questions State Bar
By Robert J. Hansen Led by its Chairman Ruben Duran and Executive Director Leah Wilson, leadership at…
Lake Tahoe Preparatory Teacher Charged with Felony Assault and Child Abuse, Pleads Not Guilty
By Robert J. Hansen Lake Tahoe Preparatory School teacher Nicola Jane Kennedy was charged with felony assault…
