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The Attorney Life: Demands, Strategy and Professional Reality

I was in my office one day and the receptionist said there was someone there to see me. I said, “tell him that I am busy, and he needs to make an appointment.” She calls back 30 seconds later and said “it is an FBI agent!” I said, “how do you know that?” She said, “I asked for ID, and he showed me…

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People v. Haddock (2026): RJA Evidence and Discovery

People v. Haddock (2026) explains how racially charged evidence can support a California Racial Justice Act claim and clarifies the standards for prima facie review and discovery.

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In re Pride (2026): RJA Counsel and Discovery Standards

In re Pride (2026) clarifies the low threshold for appointed counsel and the separate good-cause standard for discovery under California’s Racial Justice Act.

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In re Haney (2026): Racial Justice Act Discovery Before a Habeas Petition

In re Haney clarifies that California Racial Justice Act habeas petitioners may seek Penal Code section 745(d) discovery before filing a petition and without first making a prima facie showing.

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