Monthly Archive: November 2018
By David Majchrzak
Law firms of all sizes have increasingly become the subject of cyber attacks. They maintain highly sensitive data, including private information about their clients. They have inside information about businesses, including potential mergers and acquisitions. And they generally store all of this information in a single location. So, as lawyers continue to use electronic means to store and transmit information, they have duties not only to protect their clients’ secrets, but also to respond to attacks. Read More
By Hali Anderson
As someone who has served on various diversity committees, I know firsthand that recruiting diverse students or employees is one thing, but retaining and ensuring that these diverse individuals maximize their potential is a whole different ballgame altogether. In a past issue, I briefly covered the Google lawsuit and the now infamous Google memo written by James Damore. In that memo, Damore shared his ideas on how diversity is harmful to Google as well as the diverse candidates who were being forced into job positions with which, he believed, they were biologically incompatible. Damore’s employment with Google was terminated as a result of this memo. In his subsequent lawsuit, Damore alleged that he felt that he was unlawfully discriminated against for his status as a white male and his conservative viewpoints. The lawsuit and the memo illustrated an interesting dichotomy that we are also seeing play out in our day-to-day lives. As the world becomes more diverse, how does one make sure that everyone still feels included? Read More
By Rayna A. Stephan
Resist the temptation of examining apparently privileged writing sent inadvertently by opposing counsel. Stop reading and return it to sender. Read More
By Michael Crowley
California attorneys are constantly reminded that the number one reason for complaints to the state bar about attorneys is the failure to respond to requests for information from clients. Why? Think about it. Read More
By Ray Estolano
I always used to argue, in true defense attorney fashion, that I was a healthy fat man. Read More
By Dr. Alan Abrams, MD, JD and Aleida K. Wahn, JD Read More
