Lawyer Regulation Alert
By Dave Majchrzak and Heather Rosing On October 10 and 11, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills, Assembly Bill 931 and Senate Bill 37, that will impact the law of lawyering effective January...
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Mindful Minute — Starting Fresh: The Joy of Being a Beginner
By Koryn Sheppard As January rings in a new year, we often feel a collective pressure to “fix” ourselves through rigid resolutions. However, instead of focusing on what needs to be corrected, we can...
Ethics in Brief: Oh, When Will They Ever Learn: Attorneys’ Continued Unverified Use of AI Garners Sanctions and Ethics Violations
By Charles Berwanger Peter, Paul, and Mary had it right when they sang the soulful song: Where Have All the Flowers Gone – mankind simply does not learn from history. For the last at...
NLD Farewell
NLD Farewell NLD, As my term as Chair of the New Lawyer Division comes to a close, I am filled with gratitude and awe at what we accomplished together this year. Thank you for...
When Will We Learn? Hallucination Hell
By Edward McIntyre A recurring series where fictional characters discuss realethics scenarios. Macbeth, a long-recognized expert in legalethics, professional responsibility, and the law of lawyeringis joined by his nephew Duncan and Sara, the very...
Mindful Minute: Wrapping up the Year: The Gift of Prioritization
By Koryn Sheppard The leaves have fallen, the air has turned colder, and we are on the brink of the busy holiday season. The stretch from November to the new year often turns into...
Ethics In Brief: Does The Attorney-Client Privilege Survive After the Death of a Client?
by: Anne Rudolph Pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 6068, subdivision (e), an attorney must maintain inviolate a client’s confidences. The only exception is that an attorney may, but is not required to,...
Professionalism and Civility in Depositions
Professionalism and Civility in Depositions This is the second of two articles addressing issues that arise in the context of depositions. This article focuses on the ethical, professional issues, and civility issues that arise...
Finding Your Side Hustle as a Lawyer: From Newsletters to Tutoring and Freelancing
Finding Your Side Hustle as a Lawyer: From Newsletters to Tutoring and Freelancing The legal profession is rapidly transforming. So, too, are the ways attorneys can earn supplemental income and expand their networks. If...
AI in the Courtroom: “A Cautious and Reasonable Approach”
AI in the Courtroom: “A Cautious and Reasonable Approach” Constant technological advancements have led to increasingly widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI). But what happens when AI becomes more prevalent in the legal profession?...
