July, 2020 -

Categories : SDCBATags : #operationsupdate #specialmessage

Special Message to the SDCBA Membership

On July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 By sdcountybar

Dear Members,

As promised, we continue to update you monthly about the status of our office space and Bar Center.

In light of the County’s July 21, 2020 Order of the Health Officer directing all non-essential businesses to close unless services can be provided without direct contact with the public, including through telecommuting, we have made the decision that our Bar Center will remain closed and our staff will continue to serve our membership remotely.

Categories : SDCBATags : #lawpay #sponsoredcontent #trustaccounting

Do You Trust Yourself with Trust Accounting

On July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 By sdcountybar

When you graduate from law school, your primary focus is usually on passing the bar and, if successful, practicing law. No one in law school tells you that, in addition to being an attorney, you will also need to be a salesman, a bill collector, and a de facto accountant.

Categories : WellnessTags : #mindfulminute

Building Resilience in Isolation

On July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 By sdcountybar

With lawyers experiencing some of the highest incidences of burnout, mental health challenges, and suicides before the pandemic, how do we find resilience in this time of increased isolation?

Categories : President's MessageTags : #presidentsmessage

President’s Message: July 27, 2020

On July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 By sdcountybar

This week, we will host two outstanding civility and ethics programs. And don't forget, the deadline to submit self-nominations for the 2021 SDCBA Board of Directors election is next Monday, August 3 at 5:00 p.m.

Categories : WisdomTags : #wednesdaywisdom

COVID-19: What You Need to Know About the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

On July 24, 2020August 3, 2020 By sdcountybar

The US Department of the Treasury recently announced rules required for business owners to make use of the Paycheck Protection Program's (PPP) loan forgiveness feature. The updated guidance provides both challenges and opportunities for local business owners.

Categories : Legal EthicsTags : #ethicsinbrief

Recent Opinion Helps Define Written “Consent,” and Limits Admissibility of Oral Testimony, for Fee Sharing Agreements

On July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 By sdcountybar

Many attorneys rely on referral fees for a significant portion of their revenue. If you clicked the link to read this article, one of those attorneys may be you.

Categories : President's MessageTags : #presidentsmessage

President’s Message: July 20, 2020

On July 20, 2020July 23, 2020 By sdcountybar

Today, we kicked off our first ever MEMBO! Member Benefit Expo & Appreciation Fest, free for SDCBA members. This virtual expo hall is all about celebrating you.

Categories : For New AttorneysTags : #fortherecord #newattorneys

Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division

On July 15, 2020July 20, 2020 By sdcountybar

I hope to see your faces via Zoom at the many virtual events the SDCBA has planned this month.

Categories : For New AttorneysTags : #fortherecord #newattorneys1 Comment

Protecting the Client and Yourself: Limiting the Scope of Your Representation in Engagement Agreements and Non-Engagement Letters

On July 14, 2020July 15, 2020 By sdcountybar

Like any contract, an agreement to provide legal services requires there to be a “meeting of the minds.” Put another way, the parties must agree on what each party must do to perform.

Categories : For New AttorneysTags : #fortherecord #newattorneys

Santa Clara Public Defenders Acquit Death-Penalty Homicide; Forensic Evidence Plays Key Role

On July 14, 2020July 16, 2020 By sdcountybar

Manuel Anthony Lopez nearly lost his life to the “gospel” of a forensic expert. Luckily, his defense team would not tacitly accept the Government’s experts or their “forensic conclusions.”