Websites 101
By Bill Kammer
Do you have a website? Here are a few basic considerations for lawyers who don’t.
Bridging Cultural Gaps: How to Effectively Communicate With Clients From Different Cultures
By David Seto
Today the United States and California are more diverse than ever. According to the U.S. Census, the share of the people born outside of the U.S. living in California has risen from 15 percent in 1980 to 27 percent today. There are nearly 11 million people in California born outside of the country. Most of these people are from Latin America or Asia and many are unfamiliar with our Common Law and our adversarial system. New immigrants tend to be younger workers or new students. However, as the immigrants age they will become more familiar and utilize the legal system for more services, not just immigration. It is therefore important for everyone to have what is called “cultural competency.”
Key Terms and Issues in DUI Law
Driving under the influence presents serious risks, and being charged with a DUI has serious consequences. Here, local DUI Attorney Eric Ganci shares some basic information about what a DUI is in California and possible punishments.
Caution Your Clients: Online Activity Can Crash Your Case
By Michael Hernandez
Social media tools have given us effective means by which to reach a massive audience, but this power of broadcasting is not without its pitfalls. From unwinding civil settlement agreements to cementing criminal convictions, social media missteps have been the undoing of countless clients.
On Wellness and Weight: The First Step Could Be Saying ‘No’ To Seconds
By Russell Rawlings
On Jan. 7, I quietly celebrated an anniversary. It was on this date in 1978 that I set about on the mother of all resolutions in my quest to lose a hundred pounds.
