State Bar of California

The California State Bar's 2025 online bar exam faced severe technical issues, including software crashes and test-takers viewing others' answers, due to poor planning and reliance on contractors like Kaplan, ACS Ventures, and Meazure Learning. The audit attributed the problems to inadequate time, flawed AI-generated questions, and unaddressed pretest glitches, resulting in financial losses and legal costs exceeding $9 million.

Three attorneys at Downtown LA Law Group, involved in a $4-billion sex abuse settlement, were charged by the State Bar of California for allegedly practicing in states where they were not licensed. The charges relate to client acquisition in jurisdictions outside their legal authorization.

The State Bar of California charged three attorneys at Downtown LA Law Group for allegedly practicing in states where they were not licensed. The firm was involved in Los Angeles County's $4-billion sex abuse settlement.

The California Supreme Court has disbarred John Eastman, a former Trump attorney, for his role in promoting false claims about the 2020 election. Eastman, who advised Trump on contesting the election, was found guilty of 10 out of 11 charges related to unethical conduct. His disbarment followed a State Bar Court review affirming his misconduct.

The California Supreme Court disbarred John Eastman, a former Trump attorney, for his role in promoting false claims about the 2020 election. Eastman, who advised Trump on efforts to overturn the election, authored a memo suggesting Vice President Mike Pence reject electoral votes for Joe Biden. His disbarment followed findings of 10 out of 11 ethical violations, with Eastman's legal team planning to challenge the decision in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and withdrew from the California gubernatorial race amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including claims of drugging and rape. Legal experts warn he could face disbarment due to his active law license and the State Bar of California's professional conduct rules. Criminal investigations by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Manhattan DA's Office are ongoing.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and the California gubernatorial race amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including drugging, rape, and assault. Legal experts warn he could face disbarment and criminal investigations, with authorities in Los Angeles and Manhattan already launching probes.

Three attorneys in California are under investigation by the State Bar for allegedly using AI to generate court filings and citing fabricated legal decisions. The allegations suggest unethical use of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings.