Don’t Geofence Me In: The New Frontier of Location-based Attorney Advertising
By identifying where you are, where you’ve been and how you got there, your phone can also infer your needs — including your need for legal services.
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
What Law Students Need to ‘Be Successful’
Law students and new lawyers often have ideas of what they want to be: successful, rich, a change-maker, a trial lawyer, a teacher and so forth. In order to get there, I suggest you start here…
Different Folks, Different Strokes
Jessica and Brett are starting practice together. Today, they will discuss potential billing models with a senior attorney, Macbeth.
What is the Tripartite Relationship of Insurance Defense Counsel and Who is the Client?
Insurance defense counsel in a tripartite, dual-client relationship defense counsel must be especially alert for conflicts and potential conflicts.
Is it Time to Update your Firm’s Policy Manual?
Are you meeting your ethical obligation of supervision? Do the policies and procedures in your firm meet the requirements defined in the new California Rules of Professional Conduct? How does your firm ensure that new lawyers and nonlawyers comply with ethical standards?
Insurance Coverage Tips from a Young Lawyer and an Old(er) Lawyer
How do you get the information and expertise you need for your practice? Get comments and suggestions from two different perspectives.
Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow — But Need Not Be
“Let’s talk about some key ethics principles for lawyers moving firms. Also some practical suggestions.”
Relearning How to Count to Five: Changes in How to Calculate Days in Unlawful Detainer Actions
A day may not be “a day” in the world of unlawful detainers.
The Marketing Umbrella
How do we, as lawyers, get people to give us their hard-earned money in exchange for our time and advice, something that is valuable, but not always quantifiable?
Is it Time to Update your Firm’s Policy Manual?
With the changes to California’s ethical rules, it may be a good time to review the supervisory responsibilities, policies, and procedures at your firm.