Michael L. Crowley discusses the new California Rules of Professional Conduct and the subsequent impact on the customary business arrangement between criminal defense attorneys and their clients.
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 David Majchrzak Law firms of all sizes have increasingly become the subject of cyber attacks. They maintain highly sensitive data, including private information about their clients. They have inside information about businesses, including...
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 Edward McIntyre Typically, when a lawyer represents two clients in the same matter, the relationship is both clear and balanced. The lawyer owes equal loyalty to each client; neither has a primary claim on the lawyer’s fidelity....
By Edward McIntyre Macbeth and Duncan were returning from court when Clyde Tabbit caught up with them. “Macbeth, got a question. Got a minute?” “Here’s our building. Let’s go up to the office.” “Really...
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 Deborah Wolfe California attorneys need to know that as of June 1, 2018, all members of the California Bar are required to submit their fingerprints electronically to the State Bar. Most of us...
By Richard D. Hendlin When the new and revised Rules of Professional Conduct become effective on November 1, 2018, California will finally join the other 49 states which have already adopted some version of American...