Is it Time to Update your Firm’s Policy Manual?
With the changes to California’s ethical rules, it may be a good time to review the supervisory responsibilities, policies, and procedures at your firm.
Category: Legal Ethics
Consequences for Attorneys Failing to Abide by Their Duties to Tribunals and Opposing Counsel
Court striking defense counsel’s closing argument in high-stakes talcum powder trial shows the consequences for attorneys failing to abide by their duties to tribunals and opposing counsel.
What to Do When Your Client Wants to Sue for Malicious Prosecution
Consider these factors before taking on your client's case.
Don’t Gloss Over the Environmental Site Assessment!
Attorneys should always ensure their purchaser client satisfies the CERCLA innocent landowner defenses, including a careful analysis of the Phase I ESA.
Criminal Defense Flat Fees: Navigating the New Rules of Professional Conduct
The new California Rules of Professional Conduct necessitate changes from the customary business arrangement by criminal defense attorneys with their clients.
