In the Presence of Greatness
The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (“RBG”) was a truly remarkable woman. She became a cultural icon, affectionately known as the “Notorious RBG,” and a symbol for the empowerment of women’s rights across the country.
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
President’s Message: October 13, 2020
Election season is in full swing! Our Board of Directors election opens tomorrow, October 14, and will run through November 13.
Permissible and Impermissible Attorneys’ Liens in California
After putting in all of the time, effort, and expense involved in bringing a matter to a conclusion, little can dampen the sense of accomplishment more than a client's inability – or unwillingness – to pay the agreed-upon fees.
Tax Considerations in Operating a Law Office Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act presented the most sweeping business tax reform in the United States in over 30 years, and with the new changes come new opportunities for business owners and lawyers alike.
Absent Contrary Agreement, Statutory Fees Belong to the Lawyer
Where an engagement agreement does not specifically address attorney’s fees awarded pursuant to statute awarding fees to the “prevailing party,” who owns those fees, the client or the lawyer?
