Atticus the Legal Beagle: Your New Friend at the Bar
Atticus the Legal Beagle: Your New Friend at the Bar Hello there, fellow members of the legal pack! My name is Atticus, and I’m wagging my tail with excitement to introduce myself as the...
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Legal Life: In-Person Settlements: Lessons from a Bench Brown Bag
Legal Life: In-Person Settlements: Lessons from a Bench Brown Bag In-Person Settlements: Lessons from a Bench Brown Bag During my first year practicing law, I attended a virtual Bench Brown Bag session hosted by...
Message From the Board
Message From the Board Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the June edition of For the Record. This month is filled with opportunities to reflect, celebrate, and connect as a community. My name is Catharine “Kate” McGlynn, and...
Ethics in Brief: The File Retention Puzzle
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...