Building Resilience in Isolation
With lawyers experiencing some of the highest incidences of burnout, mental health challenges, and suicides before the pandemic, how do we find resilience in this time of increased isolation?
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President’s Message: July 27, 2020
This week, we will host two outstanding civility and ethics programs. And don’t forget, the deadline to submit self-nominations for the 2021 SDCBA Board of Directors election is next Monday, August 3 at 5:00 p.m.
COVID-19: What You Need to Know About the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
The US Department of the Treasury recently announced rules required for business owners to make use of the Paycheck Protection Program’s (PPP) loan forgiveness feature. The updated guidance provides both challenges and opportunities for local business owners.
Recent Opinion Helps Define Written “Consent,” and Limits Admissibility of Oral Testimony, for Fee Sharing Agreements
Many attorneys rely on referral fees for a significant portion of their revenue. If you clicked the link to read this article, one of those attorneys may be you.
President’s Message: July 20, 2020
Today, we kicked off our first ever MEMBO! Member Benefit Expo & Appreciation Fest, free for SDCBA members. This virtual expo hall is all about celebrating you.
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
I hope to see your faces via Zoom at the many virtual events the SDCBA has planned this month.
Protecting the Client and Yourself: Limiting the Scope of Your Representation in Engagement Agreements and Non-Engagement Letters
Like any contract, an agreement to provide legal services requires there to be a “meeting of the minds.” Put another way, the parties must agree on what each party must do to perform.
Santa Clara Public Defenders Acquit Death-Penalty Homicide; Forensic Evidence Plays Key Role
Manuel Anthony Lopez nearly lost his life to the “gospel” of a forensic expert. Luckily, his defense team would not tacitly accept the Government’s experts or their “forensic conclusions.”
President’s Message: July 13, 2020
Service is a value deeply held by many in the legal community, and it is particularly vital in times of crisis when our community must come together for the broader good.
What to do When Your Client is Incompetent
Every situation will be different.
