Now that courts require electronic submissions of evidence, attorneys have duties to come up to speed.
Get up close and personal with California Rule of Professional Conduct Rule 1.18 to avoid breaching a duty to someone you’ve just met!
A stun gun is generally not a good thing to bring to court.
What to expect from a private mediator.
Clauses to have in place for when a client upsets the cost-benefit calculation of a contingency fee arrangement by terminating the representation prematurely.
A new case addresses anti-SLAPP motions directed at an attorney’s prelitigation letter written to convey a client’s legal position.
Numerous factos can affect which state’s law applies to a representation.
What to say, and not to say, when letting go.
How do ethics rules for lawyers apply to the use of generative AI in practice?
Mental health is a key component to competency in the practice of law.
Ethical scenarios that may help lawyers understand when they are required to report conduct by other lawyers.
A review of some significant cases from last year.
An overview of how to spot legal issues when preparing a trust.
An SEC ruling gives attorneys pause.
There are different ways contingent fee disputes can be resolved.
May an attorney testify as an expert in a matter adverse to a client or former client?
Analyzing case law can help us understand when we can reveal client information.
Make sure you speak with your client before speaking with the media.
What the rules say about making every possible argument on behalf of your client.
Nuanced rules for represented parties.