Cybersecurity and Ethics
Cybersecurity and Ethics What are our professional responsibility obligations when it comes to cyber risk? Comment [1] to Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.1 (Competence) tells us that the duties set forth in the...
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A Lawyer’s Obligation of Candor
A Lawyer’s Obligation of Candor Lawyers have always had a duty to be honest and truthful pursuant to general ethical principles, as well as the State Bar Act. The newest version of the Rules...
When Does a Demand Letter Constitute Extortion?
When Does a Demand Letter Constitute Extortion? The court’s decision in Falcon Brands, Inc. v. Mousavi & Lee, LLP, 2022 WL 246851 (Jan. 27, 2022) provides insight for all lawyers regarding when settlement demands...
Moving Up: But With Caution
Moving Up: But With Caution An opportunity suddenly appears: You’re a solo practitioner or in a small firm. You have the chance to join a larger firm — where the prospects appear brighter —...
Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Representation
Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Representation One of the most rewarding aspects of an attorney’s job is providing pro bono services to those in need.[1] Though not required, lawyers are encouraged to provide pro...
Legal Ethics for New Attorneys: Trump’s Attorneys’ Fiasco
Legal Ethics for New Attorneys: Trump’s Attorneys’ Fiasco Time for a Review of an Attorney’s Ethical Duties to Tell the Truth, Show Candor Toward the Tribunal, Provide Counsel Only on Legal or Just Matters,...
Ethical-Legal Challenges of Providing On-Site Healthcare to Protestors
Ethical-Legal Challenges of Providing On-Site Healthcare to Protestors On September 29, the SDCBA Law and Medicine section collaborated with the San Diego Region Taskforce of the American Nurses Association (ANA) to host an invaluable...
Legal Ethics for New Attorneys: Recent State Bar Attorney Disciplinary Actions, Commonalities of Rules Violations
Legal Ethics for New Attorneys: Recent State Bar Attorney Disciplinary Actions Commonalities of Rules Violations In the past several months, the State Bar of California has disbarred or suspended the license to practice law...
Navigating the Ethical Landmines of Handling Your Own Appeal
Navigating the Ethical Landmines of Handling Your Own Appeal No trial attorney is perfect. Even the most prepared and experienced trial attorneys should expect their adversaries to attack not just their clients’ actions and inactions, but also claimed missteps by the trial attorneys...
Courts Continue to Strictly Apply Partnership and Employee Duties to Not Act Adversely Toward a Current Law Firm Even if the Attorney Intends to Leave the Firm
By Andrew A. ServaisWingert, Grebing, Brubaker & Juskie, LLP It is not uncommon for attorneys to change law firms or depart to start a solo practice or a practice with a fellow attorney from...