By Lillian Glenister, Esq. Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
“One of my favorite parts of doing my job is knowing that I am on the right side — the side that protects the rights of vulnerable people,” says Regina (Calvario) Dryjanski, Esq.Read More
By Omid Valinasab Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar LLP
As expected, the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) will change the future of humanity.[1] But what will be the effect of AI on the legal aspects of human life? This article provides a high-level overview of AI and its use within law, beginning with a general overview of AI and then turning to how AI is being used by lawyers in their practice, including litigation, transaction, and administrative law.Read More
Once a writer, always a writer, as Sara Gold likes to say. A former Orange County Register news reporter, Sara found that her love for research, interviewing, and writing enabled her to seamlessly transition from writing stories to writing briefs and motions. After graduating from the California Western School of Law in 2019 and starting her legal career at Eastman IP, Sara became the Editor of this very newsletter before starting her own law practice.Read More
Working Smarter Not Harder: Time Saving Organization Tips for New Lawyers
By Katherine Dishongh, Esq.
Undoubtedly, litigation operates at a rapid pace and demands a significant degree of effectiveness to achieve success. It’s easy to become ensnared in an extensive research endeavor or inadvertently overlook a novel case if one isn’t attentive. Employing a more strategic approach enhances an attorney’s capacity to effectively champion their clients’ cause, avoiding unnecessary time spent on redundant research or duplicative arguments. This article provides suggestions to effectively organize authority and stay up to date with changes in the law, the courts, and opposing counsel.Read More
The California Supreme Court has adopted the so-called “snitch rule,”[1] i.e., Rule 8.3 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, which takes effect August 1, 2023.Read More