By Sheila A. Grela and June Hunter For the second year, SDCBA Law + Technology Summit has provided stellar speakers addressing a wide-range of legal technologies. The summit provided details regarding necessary tools, skills...
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) …
By Christine Pangan You’ve likely seen the hashtag, finding it funny, obnoxious, or even used it yourself. A quick survey of social media friends shows that #adulting or #adultingsohard has a range of definitions...
By Kevin Hambly So you studied diligently for the bar, passed, and now you are a new lawyer. Now, you find yourself experiencing more anxiety and stress in the practice of law. From a...
By Bill Kammer This column asks more questions than provides specific answers. The recent power outage in downtown San Diego reminds us all of the hazards inherent in our dependence upon computers, the internet...
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...
