Technological Competency for Lawyers: What Does It Mean?

Technological Competency for Lawyers: What Does It Mean?

Technological competency for lawyers came under the microscope during the pandemic. During that time, many attorneys were forced to deal with more technology than they were used to using or wanted to use. With the speed that technology evolves, it’s no wonder that...
California State Bar Discipline Report for 2020

California State Bar Discipline Report for 2020

COVID-19 affected all of us during 2020, including lawyers. The California State Bar continued its mission of protecting the public from misconduct that occurs by lawyers. The Annual Discipline Report for 2020 highlights that while the pandemic certainly presented...
The Duty of Tech Competence in the Age of COVID-19

The Duty of Tech Competence in the Age of COVID-19

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Attorney Ethical Violations: Will the Bar Think You’re Guilty If You Hire an Attorney?

Attorney Ethical Violations: Will the Bar Think You’re Guilty If You Hire an Attorney?

You received a letter informing you that a California attorney complaint was filed against you by a previous or current client, judge, or even another attorney. You recognize that the matter is serious. Since you want to do everything you can to protect your ability...
Navigating the Attorney-Client Relationship with Technology

Navigating the Attorney-Client Relationship with Technology

  As we all wait to see what comes next with COVID-19 as cities temporarily ban the gathering of large groups, entire businesses close down their physical locations and set their workers up remotely, entire school systems come to a halt, the NBA temporarily...