July, 2018 -

Categories : Technology

Artificial Intelligence & Legal Services for the Public Good

On July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 By sdcountybar

By Mirona Constantinescu

Artificial intelligence (AI) disruption of the legal industry is imminent. Recent advances in natural language processing and machine learning algorithms now allow software to review documents — more quickly and accurately than lawyers. AI has the potential to save costs on routine legal services — document review, regulatory checks, trial research. Yet, as much as AI may benefit firms, it has the potential to displace them. Read More

Categories : Law Practice Management

Growing Your Network & Your Business

On July 27, 2018August 7, 2018 By sdcountybar

The Importance of Being a Great Lawyer and a Great Networker

By Teresa Warren

When it comes to lawyers, the old saying “it’s not what you know but rather who you know” can be double edged. You won’t get far in the legal profession if you are not well educated and skilled at your craft. However, if you don’t know people, building your practice will be difficult. Read More

Categories : Current Topics Law Practice Management

IRS Properly Reconstructs Attorney’s Income: The Importance of Trust Fund Accounting Through the Lens of Tax Litigation

On July 26, 2018August 7, 2018 By sdcountybar

By Shawn Spaulding

As attorneys, we are all familiar with the trust fund accounting requirements found in Rule 4-100 of the State Bar of California Rules of Professional Conduct. Failure to follow Rule 4-100 can result in significant disciplinary action. But, the importance of proper trust fund accounting is not limited to the Rules of Professional Conduct. As discussed below, failure to maintain accurate trust fund records can end up costing you thousands in additional taxes and penalties. Read More

Categories : Legal Ethics

Ethical Departures: Obligations to Clients When Attorneys Change Firms

On July 25, 2018August 7, 2018 By sdcountybar

By Marianne Barth

Years ago, attorney mobility referred to an attorney’s rise in the firm’s ranks from law clerk to associate, to junior partner, to equity partner. Today attorney mobility refers to the ritual of attorneys changing firms on a regular basis to improve one’s financial and equity status. Read More

Categories : Wisdom

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

On July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 By sdcountybar

By Rana Aryan

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! Read More

Categories : Technology

Outlook Hat Trick (PC & Mac)

On July 24, 2018 By sdcountybar

By Adriana Linares

We recently held the first of our Microsoft Office Summer School sessions; the topic was Outlook (for PC) tips and tricks. I was glad to hear that so many attendees picked up some new and useful tips that were “life-changing.” Funny, how true that can be with technology! Read More

Categories : Law+TechTags : L-T Ethics

Nebraska Becomes First State to Issue Ethics Opinion on Cryptocurrency

On July 23, 2018August 3, 2018 By alinares

Nebraska lawyers can now accept cryptocurrency as payment, according to an advisory opinion published by their Lawyers’ Advisory Committee – an ethics committee appointed by the state’s supreme court. Apparently, eastern Nebraska is a rapidly growing center for payment processing and financial technology. Read More

Categories : Law+TechTags : L-T Litigation L-T Trial Tech Tip Technology Video Tech Tip

Video: Review of Transcript Pad

On July 23, 2018July 23, 2018 By alinares

Brett Burney is an e-discovery and litigation support consultant who runs the Apps In Law website. Here are his 2018 video reviews of TranscriptPad, a transcript management & summary app from Lit Software (who also make TrialPad). Read More

Categories : Law Practice Management

Ditching Online For In-Person

On July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 By sdcountybar

Building connections and a practice offline and in-person: old-fashioned or overlooked?

By Whitney Skala

When it comes to business development, the current strategies of websites, search engine optimization, blogging, branding, et al., leave me a little cold. Read More

Categories : Employment Law

Employment Law: What You Should Know

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By sdcountybar

California law protects employees in myriad ways. From wrongful termination to safety in the workplace and more, it’s helpful to know a few basic things about employment law and how you may be affected. Here is some basic information to know: Read More