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Monthly Archive: June 2020
President’s Message: June 29, 2020
One of the SDCBA’s core values is Celebration. Even amidst the rapid changes and significant challenges facing our community and country, we believe it is important to celebrate the profession and our members.
Tech Tidbits
Get the latest "Tech Tidbits" on Zoom Bombing, Reed Smiths New App, Deepfakes, and more.
Special Message to Members
As promised, we want to update you about our COVID-19 response and when we will return to the office and Bar Center. As we come to the end of another month of managing our response, we have determined that it is not yet an advisable time to open our physical space.
President’s Message: June 22, 2020
Two special programs are happening this week with a focus on our newer lawyers. I encourage you to come out and support them.
In the Matter of Foster
Does the failure to disclose in writing relationships in the professional swimming world to a professional swimmer client subject a lawyer to discipline?
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
Can you believe we have made it to June!? It’s officially summer! Although the sun is shining and the beaches have re-opened, I hope you are all enjoying our beautiful city safely.
ABA Issues Formal Opinion on Attorney Duties Where There is a “High Probability” a Client is Seeking Advice to Commit a Crime
In its recent Formal Opinion 491, issued April 29, 2020, the American Bar Association (“Opinion 491”) provided a strong reminder to lawyers that they may not always rely solely upon a client’s word.
How Do You Rate as a Lawyer . . . and What Should You Ethically Do About It?
Trial attorneys may have a more direct, objective, feedback mechanism through a verdict or a ruling on a dispositive motion, but all lawyers inevitably receive feedback from their clients, sometimes very publicly.
The Gig Economy in California After AB 5: What Have We Learned?
The independent-contractor-heavy gig economy in this state faced a great challenge after the passing of Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez’ AB 5, a law intended to codify the decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles (2018) 4 Cal.5th 903 (Dynamex).