Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
Can you believe we have made it to June!? It’s officially summer! Although the sun is shining and the beaches have re-opened, I hope you are all enjoying our beautiful city safely.
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ABA Issues Formal Opinion on Attorney Duties Where There is a “High Probability” a Client is Seeking Advice to Commit a Crime
In its recent Formal Opinion 491, issued April 29, 2020, the American Bar Association (“Opinion 491”) provided a strong reminder to lawyers that they may not always rely solely upon a client’s word.
How Do You Rate as a Lawyer . . . and What Should You Ethically Do About It?
Trial attorneys may have a more direct, objective, feedback mechanism through a verdict or a ruling on a dispositive motion, but all lawyers inevitably receive feedback from their clients, sometimes very publicly.
The Gig Economy in California After AB 5: What Have We Learned?
The independent-contractor-heavy gig economy in this state faced a great challenge after the passing of Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez’ AB 5, a law intended to codify the decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles (2018) 4 Cal.5th 903 (Dynamex).
Best Practices for Construction Sites in the Age of COVID-19
Get recommendations and guidelines that contractors, trades, and others have developed to allow California to continue to build during COVID-19.
Learning from the 2015 Berkeley Balcony Collapse: SB 326 Creates New Inspection Requirements and Opportunities for Addressing Construction Defects
Just after midnight on June 16, 2015, a fifth-floor balcony collapsed in Berkeley, California. Six young people were killed and another seven were injured. The tragedy sparked national interest in construction practices.
Tips from the Bench: Interview with Judge Kevin A. Enright
Do not lose sight of your desire to change the world.
Montrose Again: California Adopts Vertical Exhaustion Theory of Access to Upper Level Excess Insurance Policies
In the latest iteration of the Montrose Chemical v. Superior Court[1] litigation, the California Supreme Court unanimously adopted the “vertical exhaustion” rule allowing policyholders to tap excess policies after having exhausted the underlying excess policies with lower attachment points in the same policy period.
President’s Message: June 15, 2020
Among the many wonderful opportunities the SDCBA offers its members, the chance to network and connect with judicial officers and our fellow practitioners is perhaps one of the most rewarding.
In the Matter of Paquin
Is a lawyer-client relationship necessary for a lawyer to be disciplined for failure to perform legal services competently or for aiding and abetting the unauthorized practice of law?
