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Government

Sep. 20, 2022

Attorneys claim victory after Newsom nix's bar sandbox

“With the signing of AB 2958, the Legislature and the governor have made it abundantly clear that the State bar must cease its reckless push to allow corporations to practice law,” said Consumer Attorneys of California CEO Nancy Drabble.

Attorney groups are claiming victory after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the annual bar dues bill. Lawmakers amended AB 2958 last month to halt the State Bar’s explorations into regulatory changes.

Newsom’s office announced the bill’s signing on Sunday. Some prohibitions will be permanent, according to Consumer Attorneys of California CEO Nancy Drabble.

“With the signing of AB 2958, the Legislature and the governor h...

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