President’s Message: November 2, 2020
At our recent Right to Vote! program, I learned so much voting rights history that I never studied before and gained a deeper grasp of the legal issues currently percolating in courts across our country.
SanDiegoBlawg Blog
Update from the Executive Director & President
As you likely are well aware, San Diego County continues to teeter on the edge of the most restrictive COVID-19 tier because of the adjusted case rate. Given our ongoing commitment to protecting our members and staff, and the continuing public health guidance for remote work where possible, we have decided to keep the physical space of the SDCBA closed for the remainder of the year.
Wellness Month: Week One — Mindful Breath
Practice Mindful Breath with Lori Bessler.
Elongate Your Exhale and Relax for a Minute
Gradually increasing your exhalation until it is about twice the length of your inhalation, relaxes the nervous system and is a quick, simple exercise that can be done anywhere.
Need to Boost Your Mood? Try Busting a Move
If you’re like me and miss the big, loud, social aspects of dancing, I hope you can continue to enjoy the fun aspect of dancing and soak up all the happiness and wellness that a micro-dose of dance can generate.
President’s Message: October 26, 2020
Leadership and volunteer opportunities abound at the SDCBA. Our Board election is under way — check out the candidates here and cast your ballot by November 13.
Sponsored Content from LawPay: Don’t Socially Distance Yourself from Payments
When the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States around March of this year, law practices in many areas of the country, including Arizona, were forced to go remote. This (sometimes bumpy) transition raised many concerns for lawyers, top among them being how to get paid by their clients.
The Advocate-Witness Rule Applies to Pretrial Proceedings, Not Just at Trial
Ethical rules, statutes and case law prescribe and proscribe the conduct of California lawyers. In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal, Second District, interpreted the attorney-witness rule and concluded it applies not only at trial but also in the context of pretrial activities.
President’s Message: October 19, 2020
We were honored on October 7 to be joined by an all-star roster of speakers for our annual Dialogue on Diversity program—Right to Vote! History of Voting Rights, Legal Challenges, and Current Concerns.
A Tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Her Dissent
Justice Ginsburg loved the law. She was a great force on the Court. She will continue to live through the meaningful work she left behind, particularly her dissents, that will continue to pave the way for many and become the law of tomorrow for many decades to come.
