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Update to Members from SDCBA Executive Director and President re COVID-19 3/20/20

Dear Members,

We are providing an additional update on the SDCBA’s response to the impact of COVID-19. We continue to prioritize the health and safety of our members and staff, while also playing a constructive role in supporting local health officials and government leaders as they work to contain the virus and protect our community as a whole.

The Impact of Blockchain on the Legal Field

Due to the relative infancy of blockchain, innovators are still defining how law firms can use blockchain technology. It’s an important consideration in discussing blockchain for lawyers – it has not operated at full-scale (yet).

The Ethics of Flat Fee Agreements

How should a lawyer calculate the amount of the unearned fee due to the client where the fee agreement provides for a flat fee paid in advance and the lawyer does not complete all services required under the flat fee agreement?