Employers: What You Need to Post Where
Every new year comes with new laws and 2018 is no exception, especially for employers. In a December update from Allen Matkins Labor and Employment group, the firm detailed the requirements of Senate Bill...
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
Ethical Issues When Your Client Threatens to Harm Themselves
By Michael Crowley Most criminal defense attorneys, along with attorneys in other areas of practice, have encountered the situation where a client says something to the effect of, “I would rather die” than face...
The Onslaught of News Regarding Accusations of Sexual Harassment Also Highlight Core Attorney Ethical Duties to Their Clients
By Andrew Servais Attorney David Boies, founding partner of Boies Schiller Flexner, is well known for high-profile litigation including representing Al Gore in the 2000 recount litigation that culminated in the Supreme Court decision that handed the...
Some Ethical Dos & Don’ts for Social Media
By Edward McIntyre DO use social media, if it’s your style, to get your message out; to stay in touch with clients, colleagues, friends. DON’T post anything false or deceptive — on any medium....
Advertising: Strategy Pays
By Teresa Warren Thirty years ago, the ability for lawyers to ethically advertise was new and controversial. Today, advertising is an accepted form of communication by most in the legal profession. But is it...
Understanding the Different Types of Bankruptcy
Do you know the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Here’s some very basic information on the different types of bankruptcy to help you out: Chapter 7 Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a...
Twitter Dos and Don’ts for Jurors
By Renée Galente Twitter is an online social networking service that enables users to send and read short 140-character messages called “tweets.” Over 100 million users log in to Twitter on a daily basis,...
Up and At ‘Em: Five Expert Tips to Getting Your Workout in Before 7 a.m.
By Maria Disla Is pressing the snooze button on that early morning alarm part of your daily routine? Perhaps you just don’t consider yourself a morning person or you make up excuses that you...
5 Ways Lawyers Can Leverage LinkedIn
By Joshua Bonnici “Well it was great to meet you, Robert. I’ll connect with you on LinkedIn tomorrow.” LinkedIn. It’s that “social network” site that doesn’t get any love. Facebook has sponsored listings, live video...
Effective Communication with Clients
By Renée Galente Lawyers express themselves on behalf of others for a living, whether the work is done in a courtroom or from behind a desk. As a result, some practitioners would likely be...