Month: July 2021

Categories : Legal Ethics

Ethical Teachings from the Cosby Case

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By Michael L. Crowley

On June 30, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed the sexual assault convictions of comedian-actor Bill Cosby, and he was released from prison. He was serving a 10-year sentence. News accounts often referred to the reversal as one involving a “legal technicality”. But, in fact, the decision was based on one of the United States most cherished right, that is, the right to remain silent in the face of criminal prosecution. The case provides some important ethical considerations for both criminal and civil practitioners. Read More

Categories : Environmental-Law For New Attorneys For the Record July-2021Tags :

Organics Out of Landfills (OOL); Methane Pollution Reduction, a Quick Legal Summary of Compliance Developments

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By Alison Schlick, Attorney at Law

California continues to experience the effects of a climate crisis including, hotter summers with world record-breaking temperatures, devastating wildfires with longer fire seasons, megadroughts, and rising sea levels. Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) are a result of human activities such as burying food and yard waste in landfills and contribute to the ongoing effects of climate change. Organic waste, which includes food scraps, yard trimmings, paper and cardboard, makes up half of what Californians dump in landfills. Read More

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Tips from the Bar: Jeremy Evans

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By Sara Gold, Eastman IP

Jeremy Evans has certainly hit it out of the ballpark with his legal career. Nine years ago he started his solo law firm California Sports Lawyer, which specializes in sports, entertainment, and media law. Now, he runs a thriving practice and is the incoming president of the California Lawyers Association, the largest voluntary statewide bar association in the nation. Read More

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July Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division

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Greetings NLD!

As the world begins to return to “normal”, we are excited to announce that in-person events will finally resume beginning in August! Some programming will remain remote and/or with a remote option, but for our members who are comfortable, I really look forward to seeing you in person. In the interim, we still have some great virtual programming planned! Read More