How Does Indemnity Work?
Contracts are cool, and there is a lot of fun in leveraging an indemnity clause.
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
The New Ethics Rule 1.5.1 Regarding Fee Divisions Among Lawyers
The California Rule of Professional Conduct [CRPC] Rule 1.5.1, took effect November 1, 2018, and regulates fee sharing by lawyers who are not in the same law firm. Rule 1.5.1 includes pure “referral” fees, as well as where the attorneys share work on the case.
10 Tips for Successful Co-Counseling
A well-thought-out co-counsel relationship can benefit both attorneys.
The Crux of the Issue: What is Rule 5.4, and Should it Be Changed?
The brouhaha over Rule 5.4 means that change is not likely to move as swiftly as in some other states like Utah and Arizona, states much further along in opening up the guild to participation by non-lawyers.
What to do When Your Client Constantly Calls
While you want to be compassionate and allow your client to confide in you, you do not have time. You dread the conversations as they can last an hour, with many concerns you cannot fix.
