As 2018 comes to a close, I've been busy presenting on key developments in legal ethics in what has proven to be a year of significant developments. On December 29 I spoke before the Orange County Bar Association at their annual Ethics Update 2018 presentation. I covered recent legal developments in legal ethics, legal malpractice …
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New Rules of Professional Conduct for Defense Lawyers
California’s new rules of Professional Conduct go into effect next week and all California lawyers must be familiar with the new rules to avoid potential fines or disciplinary action. On Tuesday, October 23rd, as part of a panel titled “The New Rules of Professional Conduct: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You”, I will be …
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Legal Advertising, Social Media and the First Amendment
In a digital age where social media is both a significant source of information as well as a channel for our own communications, it's critical that attorneys and paralegals understand how they can operate in that digital environment in a legal and ethical manner. I'll be giving an educational presentation September 26, 2018, in San …
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Ethical Obligations of Lawyers — Live Webcast 8/28/18
The ethical obligations for legal service industry professionals is constantly evolving, with new and changing rules, regulations, and case law. On Tuesday, August 28th, 2018, I will be participating in a live webinar organized by The Knowledge Group on the latest ethical obligations for attorneys. My briefing will cover: Engagement Agreements (California Perspective) -- contingency, …
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