Legal Ethics for New Attorneys

Demand Letters: Where Do You Draw the Line?

David Carr
Attorney at Law

There is probably no bad time to discuss the ethics of extortionate demand letters, but this time may be better than most.

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5 Tips for Making a Great First Impression in Under 30 Seconds

Rana Aryan
Assistant Director, Advising and Programs
University of San Diego School of Law

Have you ever felt that people are too quick to pass judgment on you? That’s because people are ... and in a matter of seconds!

Starting In-House: Pros and Cons

Denise Davila
Strata Equity Group, Inc

What fascinates me the most about being a lawyer is the versatility aspect of the career. As a lawyer you can do more than just work at a law firm.

California Case of the Month: Court of Appeals Swipes Left on Tinder’s Discriminatory Pricing Model

Phillip Simpler
Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP

Whether you use Tinder or not, I’m sure most reading this article would be surprised to learn that there is an option to pay a monthly fee to access premium features, such as unlimited likes, five "super likes" per day, and to rewind your last swipe.

Marching Through the Madness – Legal Issues Surrounding Your Bracket Pool

Daniel De La Cruz
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Most people understand that betting on sporting events is illegal in California. However, these same people tend to gloss over this fact when March rolls around.

Patrick Klingborg
Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos, LLP

After a bench trial, Magistrate Judge Corley of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California ruled the Plaintiff in the Lawson v. GrubHub, Inc. et al. case (Case No.: 15-cv-05128-JSC) was properly classified as an independent contractor.