Legal Ethics for New Attorneys

Recent Decision Highlights the Consequences of an Attorney's Intentional Concealment of Material Information From Client

Andrew A. Servais
Wingert, Grebing, Brubaker & Juskie, LLP

As an internationally ranked high school swimmer, Dagny Knutson received multiple five-year scholarships to several universities which did not include performance markers. In her senior year, she committed to Auburn University because one of its coaches was considered an expert in the individual medley, Knutson’s preferred event.

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BarBucks Were Designed with New Lawyers in Mind

Ellen Miller-Sharp
SDCBA Executive Director & CEO

We all love Groupons. I regularly scout Groupon for deals - especially restaurants, spas and Pilates studios. And because we all love a deal, the SDCBA wanted to see if we could create something like it. Our version is called “BarBucks” and it’s a deal you can’t miss. For just $50, we will give you $150 of BarBucks to use on most SDCBA CLEs and events.

Policy Limit Demands vs. Mediation Confidentiality
Part 1

Richard A. Huver
Huver Mediation/West Coast Resolution Group

Is the lid off the policy? That question has undoubtedly been asked by plaintiff and defense lawyers alike. Whether an insurance company has a duty to accept a policy limits demand is generally an individualized question dependent on many factors, including the timing of the demand, the information available on both liability and damages, and the likelihood of a verdict in excess of the policy limits. Evaluating how these factors apply to a demand made during the claim process or litigation is one thing. But what happens if the policy limits demand is made incident to or during a mediation?

California Governor Jerry Brown Signs #MeToo Bill Package Affecting Employers

Desi Kalcheva and Mary Allain
Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP

On September 30, 2018, Governor Brown acted on the last of over 1,200 bills that the Legislature passed this year, including a slate of #MeToo inspired laws. The bill package favors employees in harassment litigation and settlements, expands anti-harassment training requirements, and protects employers from defamation. This update covers the most significant aspects of the new laws.

My Experience in the SDCBA Diversity Fellowship Program

Matthew Mushamel
University of San Diego School of Law

Hear from 2018 Diversity Fellowship participant on his experience with DFP this summer.

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Four Great Legal Billing Habits And Three You Should Avoid

Billing is the lifeblood of every law firm. It may be mundane, but proper billing can mean the difference between happy clients who send you referrals, and unhappy clients who outright refuse to pay. So what can you do to keep your billing consistent, and to avoid habits that hurt your income? We’ve shared our tried and true tips for getting your billing done right, as well as some bad billing habits you should be putting to bed as soon as possible.

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