Here Come the Robots — or Not
By Edward McIntyre
Cartoon by George Brewster Jr.
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
The Ethical Sand Traps of E-Discovery
Well-known E-Discovery and Litigation Support consultant, Brett Burney, shared his article on The Ethical Sand Traps of E-Discovery with the SDCBA. He discusses applicable ethics rules as they relate to search, preservation and spoilation, and protecting privilege. He also mentions the “Cooperation Proclamation” issued by The Sedona Conference. We CAN all get along!
How to Hire a Forensic Expert
By Mike Wakshull
You finished direct examination of your plaintiff’s expert witness. Your expert performed perfectly. He offered his impeccable qualifications and seemingly impenetrable justification for his opinion.
Trademark Strategies in the Cannabis Industry
By Khanh “Kenny” Glatzel
Trademarks are essential assets of any business. Customers identify products by trademarks. Historically, trademark law has been a federal issue. Trademarks are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and as a result, trademark litigation typically takes place in federal courts. That is, until cannabis commerce blooms.
The Attorney General Issues an Opinion on Conflicts Faced by an Attorney Who Serves as Elected Public Official
By Gary Schons
The California Attorney General recently issued an opinion addressing both the attorney ethics and legal conflicts implications posed when an attorney who serves as an elected public official — in the case at hand, a city councilmember — has a client whose interests are adverse to the city.
