Monthly Archive: October 2020
As you likely are well aware, San Diego County continues to teeter on the edge of the most restrictive COVID-19 tier because of the adjusted case rate. Given our ongoing commitment to protecting our members and staff, and the continuing public health guidance for remote work where possible, we have decided to keep the physical space of the SDCBA closed for the remainder of the year.
Practice Mindful Breath with Lori Bessler.
Gradually increasing your exhalation until it is about twice the length of your inhalation, relaxes the nervous system and is a quick, simple exercise that can be done anywhere.
If you’re like me and miss the big, loud, social aspects of dancing, I hope you can continue to enjoy the fun aspect of dancing and soak up all the happiness and wellness that a micro-dose of dance can generate.
Leadership and volunteer opportunities abound at the SDCBA. Our Board election is under way — check out the candidates here and cast your ballot by November 13.
When the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States around March of this year, law practices in many areas of the country, including Arizona, were forced to go remote. This (sometimes bumpy) transition raised many concerns for lawyers, top among them being how to get paid by their clients.
Ethical rules, statutes and case law prescribe and proscribe the conduct of California lawyers. In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal, Second District, interpreted the attorney-witness rule and concluded it applies not only at trial but also in the context of pretrial activities.
We were honored on October 7 to be joined by an all-star roster of speakers for our annual Dialogue on Diversity program—Right to Vote! History of Voting Rights, Legal Challenges, and Current Concerns.
Justice Ginsburg loved the law. She was a great force on the Court. She will continue to live through the meaningful work she left behind, particularly her dissents, that will continue to pave the way for many and become the law of tomorrow for many decades to come.
As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doings things, and we’ll all be better off for it.
-Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg