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Litigation

Jan. 14, 2012

Judges, lawyers step up the lobbying in Sacramento

For a branch of government not known for its lobbying prowess, the judiciary has upped its game at the capitol this week partly by tapping lawyers for help.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SACRAMENTO - For a branch of government not known for its lobbying prowess, the judiciary has upped its game at the capitol this week partly by tapping lawyers for help.


The Open Courts Coalition, comprised of bar leaders and lawyers advocating for greater funding for the courts, plans to give away tablet computers to 50 "key" lawmakers on Friday, so they can view a 4-minute, political campa...

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