Review the most recent legal developments in dependency case law. Our talented in-house Writ Team provides an in-depth analysis on In re A.P., In re S.R., In re Zoe H., In re N.J., In re Dezi C., In re Kenneth D. In re A.P.—published 7/26/24; Second Dist., Div. OneDocket No. B327857; 103 Cal.App.5th 1137Link to…
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September 2024 Newsletter
NY Times Best-Selling Author Will Be Featured Speaker At AOA 2024! We’re excited to announce author Andrew Bridge will be a featured speaker at Art of Advocacy 2024! Andrew Bridge spent 11 years in Los Angeles County foster care. After aging out, he attended Wesleyan University, then graduated from Harvard Law School and was awarded…
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We’re ending the month with big news! CLC is proud to announce that all five of our sponsored pieces of legislation have been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom! This has been an outstanding legislative season. The success of these bills is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and our commitment…
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