California Bar Journal
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 1998
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California Bar Journal

The State Bar of California


REGULARS

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Front Page - October 1998
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News
George calls court funding failure 'betrayal'
Court rejects rule to bare secrets
Chief justice, 3 associates seek retention from voters
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You Need to Know
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Opinion
Farewell to an independent bar
The last few gasps of a dues bill
A look toward the future
Getting leaner on our own
Justices and politics don't mix
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Letters to the Editor
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Legal Tech - Deconstructing computer leases
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New Products & Services
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MCLE Self-Study
Amending Irrevocable Trusts
Self-Assessment Test
MCLE Calendar of Events
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Discipline
Ethics Byte - Clients still have right to secrecy
8-year attorney, disciplined 11 times, is finally disbarred
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Service Awards
Neiman receives bar's top honor for helping others
13 attorneys, 2 law firms cited for pro bono efforts
Foundation presents 32 scholarships to California law school students
LA County Bar wins national recognition

NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES

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California Practice Guides

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Appearance by Phone

Sometimes lawyers should be heard but not seen. Judges agree.

Now lawyers in many California jurisdictions have the option of making routine court appearances via telephone.

This new service will lawyers and clients to save time and money and help reduce congestion and delay in courts across the state.

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New billing technology

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