The Duty to Communicate — A Two Way Street
Rule of Professional Conduct 1.4, effective now for a year, has made explicit some duties never stated in former Rule 3-500.
Finding a Pathway to Mindfulness
Stress and anxiety seem to be an inherent part of the job description of being a lawyer. This mindset has to change if we hope to achieve happiness in our chosen career.
Wu v. O’Gara Coach Co., LLC (2019) 38 Cal.App.5th 1069
Should the court disqualify a lawyer and the lawyer’s firm based on the lawyer’s previous engagement as an adversary’s executive and playbook knowledge.
Keep An Eye Out For ISO Endorsements CG 22 94 And CG 22 95
Both general contractors and subcontractors should keep an eye out for these Endorsements.
Can You Rely On What Your Client Tells You to Avoid Malicious Prosecution?
Typically, a client provides the lawyer with information that the lawyer otherwise finds plausible, and the lawyer files a lawsuit based on the evidence from the client. Opposing counsel may make an assertion that the lawyer should dismiss the case as lacking merit, given the contrary evidence. Under such circumstances, what are the ethical obligations of the lawyer?
