By Gary W. Schons You are a young prosecutor preparing for your first domestic violence trial. Fortunately it’s “only” a misdemeanor charge—domestic battery—Penal Code § 243 (c)(1)—because the injuries to your victim, a young...
By Randall Christison Talking to a lawyer-friend recently, one in practice for many years, I asked how he was. “Working harder; enjoying it less.” Far from flippant, he was deadly serious. Everything in his...
As most know, on November 1, 2018, 69 new California Rules of Professional Conduct replaced 46 current Rules of Professional Conduct in an effort to bring the California Rules in closer alignment with ABA Model Rules.
By George Brewster Jr.Civility. In the practice of law, we know — we SHOULD know — what that means. What it entails, and the consequences for any uncivil behavior. But do we behave civilly...
By Edward McIntyre Macbeth introduced Michelle Gold to Sara and Duncan. “Michelle’s a former student. She has an issue every trial lawyer — practice long enough — will likely face.” Macbeth gestured to his...
By Lori Pope Congratulations, you have picked a career where feeling stressed is the baseline on any given day. This stress does not just affect our physical and mental health, but our ability to...
By Christine I. PanganAs a new year of networking begins and the plethora of holiday events fade, we take a look at new contacts. How do you reconnect or stay connected? The easiest way...
By Andrew A. Servais As most know, on November 1, 2018, 69 new California Rules of Professional Conduct replaced 46 current Rules of Professional Conduct in an effort to bring the California Rules in...
By Adriana Linares It’s TechTuesday! Today we are sharing the 3rd of our new series titled “Tech Tip in a Tenth”. These are short, targeted, and practical video’s approximately 6 minutes in length, because,...
The California Rules of Professional Conduct (Rules) are intended to provide standards for the imposition of professional discipline on lawyers in California (Rule 1.0.1.) But in practice the Rules are applied in other contexts.