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Katie Zacharia's Push for Fox News Interviews Reportedly Backfired and Ended Her Five-Day White House Stint

Reported texts show Katie Zacharia sought more Fox News appearances before her five-day White House tenure ended amid criticism of her interviews and scrutiny of her legal credentials.

International Business Times UK · Oct 18

Trump's Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Failed California Bar Exam in 2011, Report Says, Amid Lawyer Claims

Katie Zacharia reportedly failed California's bar exam in 2011, adding to scrutiny of her legal credentials after a watchdog complaint.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia faces questions over law credentials

Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, is facing questions about her legal credentials and background. Although she claims to be a lawyer, there is no evidence she has passed any bar exam. The White House has defended her, stating she is uniquely qualified for her role. Concerns have…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

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Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Faces California Bar Complaint Over Alleged Claims She Is a Lawyer

The Campaign for Accountability has asked the State Bar of California to investigate whether White House press secretary Katie Zacharia unlawfully held herself out as entitled to practise law.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Questions swirl about new White House press secretary's resume

The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia may have violated California law by calling herself an attorney, group says

Nonprofit watchdog files complaint with State Bar of California after she ‘repeatedly held herself out to the public as entitled to practice law without a license to do so’

The Independent UK · Oct 14

48 Airbnb Stories That Might Make You Very Glad You’re Not The Host

Some nightmare guests out there make Airbnb hosts regret their jobs. We have compiled some of the craziest shenanigans these guests pulled off, and some will leave your jaw on the floor from shock. Scroll through the list and check them out for yourself!

Bored Panda · Oct 9

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Amicus Brief Asking Court to Consider Lawyers' Free Speech Rights, in Eastman v. State Bar

I thought I'd pass along the amicus brief that I just filed yesterday on behalf of Prof. Rebecca Roiphe (an… The post Amicus Brief Asking Court to Consider Lawyers' Free Speech Rights, in Eastman v. State Bar appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Oct 6

AI-Generated Briefing Must Be Cite-Checked by Lawyer, Not Just a Paralegal

At least that is so in California, a California appellate court holds

Reason · Jul 13

Fifteenth Amendment Claim Against West Virginia State Bar's Reserving Board Seat for an "African-American Lawyer" Can Go Forward

An opinion Wednesday by Chief Judge Thomas Kleeh (N.D. W. Va.) in Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism, Inc. v. Pickens… The post Fifteenth Amendment Claim Against West Virginia State Bar's Reserving Board Seat for an "African-American Lawyer" Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Aug 8, 2025

Texas prosecutor disciplined for allowing murder charge against woman who self-managed an abortion

The State Bar of Texas has fined and suspended Starr County’s district attorney for pursuing a murder indictment against 26-year-old woman after she self-managed an abortion.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 1, 2024

What we've learned from pro-Trump attorney John Eastman's state bar trial

Attorney John Eastman was a key player in Donald Trump's legal efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The State Bar of California is now seeking to revoke Eastman's law license.

WEKU · Jun 23, 2023

Law license trial of former Trump adviser John Eastman raises big questions

LOS ANGELES — John Eastman sat between his lawyers — a laptop open before him, a pen and pad within easy reach — as the California State Bar put him on trial early Tuesday for alleged “dishonesty and moral turpitude.”

The Orange County Register · Jun 20, 2023

Disciplinary hearing against Trump attorney John Eastman begins in California

An effort to disbar conservative attorney John Eastman, who devised ways to keep former President Donald Trump in the White House after his defeat the 2020 election, is beginning in Los Angeles

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

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Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2023

Tom Girardi gave $1 million in payments, gifts to an investigator at the California State Bar, corruption probe finds

LOS ANGELES — Disbarred Los Angeles lawyer Tom Girardi funneled more than $1 million in gifts and payments to an investigator at the State Bar of California and the investigator’s wife, a University of Southern California accounting professor, according to a report released Friday.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2023

Tom Girardi’s dementia diagnosis likely to be battleground in criminal case

LOS ANGELES — Tom Girardi is expected to wake Monday morning in the memory care unit of an Orange County assisted living facility. After breakfast and the medications he has been prescribed for dementia and other ailments, the 83-year-old is to be driven to a downtown Los Angeles courthouse.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2023

State Bar charges John Eastman, lawyer who advised Trump on overturning the election, with ethics violations

LOS ANGELES — The State Bar of California filed disciplinary charges Thursday against Orange County attorney John Eastman, accusing him of multiple ethics violations stemming from his actions while advising then-President Donald Trump on how to overturn the 2020 election.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Trump adviser Eastman faces California disciplinary charges

Conservative attorney John Eastman — a lead architect of some of former President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in power after the 2020 election — is facing disciplinary charges in California that could lead to his disbarment

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Fortune · Jan 26, 2023

A.I. chatbot lawyer backs away from first court case defense after threats from ‘State Bar prosecutors’

The creator offered $1,000,000 to anyone willing to represent the chatbot in court.

Tribune News Service · Dec 31, 2022

Editorial: After Jan. 6 Committee findings, Sidney Powell is trying to save her law license

As the House Jan. 6 committee wrapped up its final report, Sidney Powell, onetime lawyer for former President Donald Trump, doubled down on her claims of election fraud in court documents filed in the State Bar of Texas’ sanctions case against her.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 3, 2022

Powerful LA lawyer Tom Girardi faced more than 150 complaints before State Bar took action, records show

LOS ANGELES — The State Bar of California received 205 complaints against Los Angeles legal legend Tom Girardi alleging he misappropriated settlement money, abandoned clients and committed other serious ethical violations over the course of his four-decade career, the agency disclosed Thursday in response to a lawsuit brought by The…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 29, 2022

When it comes to crooked colleagues, California lawyers can remain silent

LOS ANGELES — When a blue-ribbon commission met in 2015 to improve attorney ethics rules in California, a federal prosecutor named George Cardona was tasked with researching a proposed rule requiring lawyers to report misconduct by peers.

Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022

Effort dismissed to strip Ted Cruz’s law license over Trump 2020 election fight

WASHINGTON – The State Bar of Texas has dismissed a complaint aimed at stripping Sen. Ted Cruz’s law license over his role in former President Donald Trump’s bid to overturn his 2020 defeat, without addressing the substance of allegations that he had aided an “anti-democratic” plot.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Celebrity attorney Geragos subject of fraud probe

The State Bar of California said Tuesday that it is investigating one of California’s best known celebrity lawyers in connection with the spending of money in the United States and France from a multimillion-dollar insurance settlement related to the Armenian Genocide

Tribune News Service · Sep 20, 2022

Judge tosses Texas bar disciplinary suit against Paxton aide for 2020 election challenge

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas district judge has dismissed the state bar’s push to sanction Attorney General Ken Paxton’s top aide, clouding prospects for a similar effort to discipline Paxton for trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

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