By Valerie Silverman Massey Scenario: As a senior or supervising attorney, you are preparing to file a document with a court. A more junior attorney prepares the document using prior office writings/research or conducting...
In today’s security landscape, there’s no such thing as “too careful.” With so many of us still working from home, devices scattered around cities and states, and malicious actors on the rise seeking to...
Embarking on a Legal Voyage in a New City: Insights for Law Students and New Lawyers As a solo practitioner specializing in family law at Aloha Divorce in California, my journey into the legal...
Message from Community Outreach Co-Chair Greetings NLD Members! I hope this message finds you well as we dive into the lively month of April. As we embark on another exciting chapter with the San...
Tips from the Bar: Jenn French, Esq. Before becoming the formidable plaintiff’s attorney and law firm partner that she is today, Jenn French began her career as a claims examiner at Mercury Insurance. There,...
Tips from the Bench: Judge Roger Benitez Judge Roger Benitez presides over Department 5A of United States Southern District Court in San Diego. Judge Benitez gives back to the San Diego legal community through...
Ethics for New Lawyers: Changes to California’s Civil Discovery Rules Have Ethical Implications Since the California Supreme Court approved comprehensive revisions to the Rules of Professional Conduct in 2018, the duty of competence has...
By David C. Carr Introduction The First Amendment guarantees free speech, which is one of our most cherished freedoms. Yet, as we all know, it is not absolute. Recently, the First Amendment has played...
A digital signature is almost imperative for working remotely and online these days. Electronic signatures are a convenient, legally binding way to apply your consent to an electronic form or document. Having a copy...