Author: San Diego County Bar Association

The Intersection of Ethics and Technology

By Timothy Casey Recent technological advances in artificial intelligence present new problems for society, and, in turn, for lawyers.  Generally speaking, artificial intelligence describes the capacity of machines to perform the same complex cognitive functions...

Good Billing Practices Lead To Better Results

By David Majchrzak  California lawyers have a seemingly simple charge when it comes to billing. Rule of Professional Conduct 4-200 precludes them from agreeing to, charging, or collecting an illegal or unconscionable fee. Yet,...

Double Trouble? No, Just Some Caveats.

By Edward McIntyre They come in pairs. A young couple who want an estate plan; two women who need a partnership formed; the employer who wants you to represent it and the accused supervisor/co-defendant; the...

Your Virtual Front Door

By Philip Mauriello Jr. In the age of social media, it seems everyone is obsessed with their personal image. For good reason too, we are viewed through our phone and computer screens. When people...