Ethics for New Lawyers: Changes to California’s Civil Discovery Rules Have Ethical Implications Since the California Supreme Court approved comprehensive revisions to the Rules of Professional Conduct in 2018, the duty of competence has...
By David C. Carr Introduction The First Amendment guarantees free speech, which is one of our most cherished freedoms. Yet, as we all know, it is not absolute. Recently, the First Amendment has played...
A digital signature is almost imperative for working remotely and online these days. Electronic signatures are a convenient, legally binding way to apply your consent to an electronic form or document. Having a copy...
By Julie Lopez Lawyers, please go to sleep. Lawyers are ranked as the second most sleep-deprived group of workers in the United States, among home health workers and emergency medical responders. This is largely...
In this series of tips, we will explore how Microsoft 365 can help law firms be more efficient, secure, and efficient. Your firm’s software and service subscriptions are a valuable business resource that you...
By Edward McIntyre Macbeth turned to Sara and Duncan “Pete Moore, a friend, and my go-to AI guru, asked if we could meet. Said it was urgent. I told him to come right over....
NLD Member Spotlight: Gaia T. Linehan Gaia T. Linehan, Esq., is a civil litigation attorney at the San Diego office of Freeman Mathis & Gary. LLP. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, employment law,...
Tips from the Bar: Cynthia L. Stratton “There’s no right way to do the wrong thing.” Cynthia L. Stratton, managing partner of civil litigation and employment law firm Stratton & Green, ALC and SDCBA...
Message from Legal Education Co-Chair: Catharine McGlynn Happy National Women’s Month! My name is Catharine “Kate” McGlynn, and I am in my third year of practice. I have been involved with the New Lawyer...
Ethics for New Lawyers The Importance of Client Communications – Tips for Young Attorneys Inadequate client communication is typically one of the top complaints to the State Bar every year. This is unfortunate because...
