TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Paul Burch on Sep 14, 2023

The California Senate passed legislation yesterday requiring lawyers to inform the state bar if they suspect other lawyers of engaging in seditious conspiracy, insurrection or treason, reports Reuters. Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the bill which would not apply to information protected by attorney-client privilege. The California Supreme Court in August also began requiring lawyers to report fraud, misappropriation of funds and other criminal acts or conduct. The legislation was by motivated by the recent indictment of California lawyer Tom Girardi for allegedly stealing millions in client funds and directing more than $1 million in cash and gifts to a former investigator.