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 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 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....