In the Presence of Greatness
The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (“RBG”) was a truly remarkable woman. She became a cultural icon, affectionately known as the “Notorious RBG,” and a symbol for the empowerment of women’s rights across the country.
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
President’s Message: October 13, 2020
Election season is in full swing! Our Board of Directors election opens tomorrow, October 14, and will run through November 13.
Permissible and Impermissible Attorneys’ Liens in California
After putting in all of the time, effort, and expense involved in bringing a matter to a conclusion, little can dampen the sense of accomplishment more than a client’s inability – or unwillingness – to pay the agreed-upon fees.
Tax Considerations in Operating a Law Office Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act presented the most sweeping business tax reform in the United States in over 30 years, and with the new changes come new opportunities for business owners and lawyers alike.
Absent Contrary Agreement, Statutory Fees Belong to the Lawyer
Where an engagement agreement does not specifically address attorney’s fees awarded pursuant to statute awarding fees to the “prevailing party,” who owns those fees, the client or the lawyer?
President’s Message: October 5, 2020
We look forward to hosting Wednesday’s free virtual event, Dialogue on Diversity: Right to Vote! History of Voting Rights, Legal Challenges, and Current Concerns.
Preparing for a Career in Immigration Law
Professor Pooja Dadhania says doing research as a student can help develop an expertise
Pause (for a Minute) and Affect (Your Productivity and More!)
Have you ever started working in the morning only to realize you skipped lunch, and haven’t looked up from the computer screen?
President’s Message: September 28, 2020
We hope you’re as excited as we are about the Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration of Community Service this Wednesday, September 30 at 12:00 p.m. You won’t want to miss this special occasion when we honor and celebrate the 2020 Service Award recipients and the Law Week Poster & Video Contest winners.
Update to Members —Physically Closed, but Finding Reasons to Celebrate
The San Diego County Bar Association will continue to keep our physical space closed for the protection of our staff and members.