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.
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.
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”).
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:
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.
If you’re a Mac user, you are likely familiar with Preview – the handy, built-in image and PDF viewer of the macOS operating system. Like so many of our day to day programs, it has more tricks up its sleeve than you may know. It is an unpretentious application that can perform the tasks of multiple standalone utilities. Apart from quickly converting files formats, opening documents and images, and allowing for basic image editing, it also has a cool signature function that you can use to sign PDF files with a Trackpad. Here’s how:
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.
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.
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.
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.
