NLD Event Recap: Federal Court Practice Series
NLD Event Recap: Federal Court Practice Series On Friday, July 9, 2022, the Honorable Linda Lopez of the United States District Court presented for the New Lawyer Division on some tips and tricks to...
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
Tips from the Bench: Judge Lorna Alksne
Tips from the Bench: Judge Lorna Alksne You may recognize Judge Lorna Alksne from your living room. Or, possibly, your patio. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the recently retired Presiding Judge of San Diego Superior...
To Arbitrate, or Not to Arbitrate: Viking Cruises v. Moriana
To Arbitrate, or Not to Arbitrate: Viking Cruises v. Moriana The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Viking Cruises v. Moriana decision broadens the impact of PAGA claim arbitration clauses in employment agreements, potentially restricting the...
How Long Do You Have to Keep Your Files?
By Michael L. Crowley Nary a week goes by without your author being asked how long we have to keep our files in storage. I would like to be able to give you a...
Legislature Chills Non-Lawyer Participation in Providing Legal Services
By David C. Carr Independence is often referred to as one of the core values of the legal profession. This value is reflected in American Bar Association Model Rule 5.4, entitled “Professional Independence of...
Collective Care vs. Self-Care: Why Collective Care is Key to Overcoming Workplace Burnout
By Marta Manus, Leadership Coach and Workplace Culture Consultant In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially classified burnout as an “occupational phenomenon,” and defined it as “A syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic...
“Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.”
By Amy J. Lepine This single line from Desiderata expresses the basic reason I practice at wellness. The habits that we cultivate in our lives, whether consciously or not, are very powerful. Most often,...
Can A Lawyer Respond to a Negative Online Review?
By Anne M. Rudolph The business of being a lawyer is not unlike other businesses in the sense that we rely on satisfied customers (clients) to establish, build and maintain a successful practice. Word of...
Message from the Social Events Chair
Message from the Social Events Chair Hello all: My name is Hannah Theophil, and I am honored to serve on the New Lawyer Division’s Executive Committee where I help organize networking and social events...
Ethical Constraints on Referrals of Legal Work
Ethical Constraints on Referrals of Legal Work Whether you are a new lawyer or highly experienced in the practice of law, referrals of legal work are central to developing a successful law practice. This article...