Categories : Social Media & Marketing
Getting Your News from Twitter: Tips From a Reporter
We asked a local reporter to recommend journalists for attorneys to follow on Twitter. Here’s what they shared:
Categories : Wellness
Infographic: Why Work on Wellness
We talk a lot about wellness, but what are the true benefits to our practice of getting fit? This infographic explains.
Categories : Business & Corporate Law Law Practice Management
Why Diverse Perspectives Matter: Lessons from the FinTech Frontier
By Michael Dallo
For certified tax law specialists in California such as myself, it is imperative to stay up to date and at the forefront of emerging tax issues. One major emerging sector is cryptocurrency, which brings new questions and issues along with the potential opportunities.
Categories : Law Practice Management Wisdom
Starting In-House: Pros and Cons
By Denise Davila
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. While starting at a law firm is often the recommended path due to the fundamental amount of experience it offers, embarking as in-house counsel for a company can also expose you to a variety of legal areas despite having only one client — the company. Both paths have their perks and drawbacks but choosing the right course will ultimately depend on your skills and lifestyle expectations.
Categories : Legal Ethics
Ethically Withdrawing from Representation
By Carole Buckner
Properly withdrawing from representation pursuant to applicable rules, ethics opinions and case law can reduce the risk of a legal malpractice claim. On November 1, 2018, California’s revised Rules of Professional Conduct will become effective, and the current Rule 3-700 governing withdrawal will be replaced with new Rule 1.16.
Categories : Legal Ethics
The New “Candor” Rule — A Changed Landscape
By Edward McIntyre
On November 1, 2018, all California lawyers face a challenge. New and revised Rules of Professional Conduct become effective. “Trick or treat” the day after Halloween.
Categories : Wisdom
In the Race
How racing cars helps me keep my practice on track
By Jenifer Swanson
Since the very first time I went to a vintage car race as a little girl with my dad, I have been in love with the sport. My dad had a 1957 Corvette that he raced and I would go with him to every event to see him drive. As I grew up, I began to do more than just watch.
Categories : Law Practice Management
Arbitration Provisions and the Impact of the Epic Systems Decision
By Sreelekha Haridas Maruthur
In a recent (and long-awaited) decision, the Supreme Court ruled on the enforceability of arbitration agreements containing class and collective action waivers of wage and hour disputes. In Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, the majority in a 5-to-4 ruling held that the Federal Arbitration Act (the “Arbitration Act”) mandates the enforcement of arbitration agreements and that the right to pursue class or collective relief is not a protected concerted activity under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”).
Categories : Consumer Fraud
Lemon Law: Basic Info and Key Terms
You may have heard of “Lemon Law,” but do you know what it means and entails? Here is some basic information to help you out:
Categories : Social Media & Marketing
Shattering Expectations
When Employees’ Bad Behavior Gets Posted On Social Media
By Hali Anderson
By now, most of us have heard of the now-infamous Google Memo. Authored by James Damore, a former engineer for Google, the memo argued that the lack of women in engineering jobs was, at least in part, due to biological differences between men and women, which made women less well-suited to be engineers. Specifically, Damore stated that women are more neurotic and less capable of handling stress. In one version of the memo, Damore also posited that because Google hired from the top of the intellect pool and men occupied more of that space, men tended to be hired more.