By: David C. Carr One of the more vexing puzzles in legal ethics is the seemingly straightforward question: How long do I keep the client’s file after the representation ends? There is no bright-line rule....
Mark Simpliciano Receives SDCBA’s Service by a New Lawyer Award The San Diego County Bar Association has honored Mark Simpliciano of Garcia Hong Law APC with the 2025 Service by a New Lawyer Award,...
If You Receive Information Which Could Be Opposing Parties’ Attorney-Client Communication, Stop Reading In 2018, the California Supreme Court approved Rule 4.4 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct providing: Where it is reasonably...
The Great California Court Website Conundrum Have you ever tried to navigate the websites of California’s superior courts? It’s like stepping into a funhouse where every turn leads to a different layout, and you’re...
Tips From the Bar: Didn’t Pass the February 2025 California Bar Exam? You’re Not Alone – and You’re Not Defeated Didn’t pass the February 2025 California Bar Examination? Welcome to the club. This isn’t...
The SDCBA’s Exchange on Equity: Anti-Racist Book Club Inspires Dialogue and Action On May 5, the San Diego County Bar Association’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Division hosted its latest Exchange on Equity Roundtable:...
Message from the Board — May 2025 Hello friends, As I write my first “Message from the Board” as co-editor-in-chief of For The Record, I’m reflecting on the power of journalism and the importance of...
By: Koryn Sheppard Compassion fatigue—also known as secondary stress reaction, secondhand shock, secondary traumatic stress, or vicarious trauma—refers to the physical, emotional, and psychological toll of helping others experiencing stress or trauma. It often...
Tips from the Bar: George Rios III, founder of “Running for the Law” “What can you do for the community?” Never has a mantra resonated with such clarity for someone, as much as it did...
Volunteer with NLD at the 41st Annual Children’s Book Party As the Co-Chair for NLD’s Community Outreach events, I would like to invite you to participate in the 41st Annual Children’s Book Party, taking place...