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Government,
Law Practice

Sep. 13, 2018

Bills signed by governor to affect attorneys, defendants

While much of the year’s highest profile legislation is still awaiting action on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk, numerous bills affecting attorneys and criminal defendants are already set to become law.

SACRAMENTO -- While much of the year's highest profile legislation is still awaiting action on Gov. Jerry Brown's desk, numerous bills affecting attorneys and criminal defendants are already set to become law.

For instance, AB 1531 tries to address two issues raised by the growing number of electronic filings in California courts. Signed last week, it sets up a uniform process to repay duplicate fees. This can be an issue when, fo...

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