SACRAMENTO — California's State Bar is on the verge of receiving new powers to crack down on scammers who practice law without a license, a change that has some legitimate legal professionals spooked.
Assembly Bill 888 would allow the bar to seek civil penalties, attorney fees and costs in civil actions it brings against individuals accused of the unauthorized practice of law. The bill has sailed through the Legislature, receiving just one "no" vote in a policy committee. It appears headed to Governor Jerry Brown's desk — soon.
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