“Succubistic” Lawyer Files Federal Action to Enjoin Discipline
Division 3 of the Fourth District Court of Appeal made headlines in February 2019 with its decision in Martinez v. O’Hara (2019) 32 Cal.App.5th 853
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
Securing Optimal Settlement Agreements Through Mediation — Preparation is the Key
As a fundamentally different process than trial, mediation requires different steps for effective preparation.
ABA Issues Formal Opinion 493 to Explain the Purpose, Scope, and Application of Model Rule 8.4(g) Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination
California lawyers must redouble their efforts to comply with and discharge their ethical duties to each other and the public by avoiding conduct that violates Rule 8.4.1.
Tips from the Bench: Judge Whitney’s Time Before the Bench
There is not a day that goes by when Judge Whitney does not wake up excited to go to court.
Practical Tips for a Great Opening Statement
The secret of a good opening statement is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible.
