By Edward McIntyre California’s new Rules of Professional Conduct went into effect November 1, 2018. This article will examine some of the ethical considerations of Rule 1.5 (Fees for Legal Services) and discuss some of the...
By Alara Chilton California’s new Rules of Professional Conduct went into effect November 1, 2018. This article will examine some of the ethical considerations of Rule 1.5 (Fees for Legal Services) and discuss some of...
By Edward McIntyre Macbeth, Duncan and Sara were enjoying a celebratory toast at the Red Coach & Horses when MacTavish, drink in hand, joined them. “Have you guys seen the news about that major...
By Edward J. McIntyre On August 30, the California Supreme Court decided Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP v. J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc. (2018) 6 Cal.5th 59. On all issues but one, the Court was unanimous; five justices,...
By Rayna A. Stephan Resist the temptation of examining apparently privileged writing sent inadvertently by opposing counsel. Stop reading and return it to sender. When an attorney receives a writing that appears to be...
By Michael Crowley California attorneys are constantly reminded that the number one reason for complaints to the state bar about attorneys is the failure to respond to requests for information from clients. Why? Think...
By Edward McIntyre A good friend asked me to lecture to her business ethics class at San Diego State University, mostly juniors and seniors. During class, she would mark the 54 students on “participation,”...
By Carole J. Buckner Creed-21 v. City of Wildomar, 2017 WL 5484032,provides salient reminders regarding complying with local rules, scheduling depositions and most importantly, complying with court orders to avoid sanctions. The case also implicates...
By Andrew Servais An amendment to the California Evidence Code on mediation confidentiality will require attorneys representing clients in connection with mediation to provide written disclosures to their clients about mediation confidentiality beginning January...
By Alara Chilton With the November 1, 2018 effective date for California’s new Rules of Professional Conduct fast approaching, you may be wondering how new Rule 1.1 [Competence] and new Rule 1.3 [Diligence] will affect...