By Heidi Weaver
Usually when I read an article or attend an event in the Wellness space, I come away with a to-do list of helpful action items that I have every intention of trying to implement in my busy life to improve my wellbeing. But we all know that adding stuff to your to-do list can be overwhelming, which can of course have a deleterious effect on your health and wellness.
Recently, the Delaware Court of Chancery has expanded the fiduciary duty of oversight to include corporate officers. This development arose from the Court of Chancery’s decision in In re McDonald’s Corp. Stockholder Derivative Litigation. Prior to this decision, it was unclear whether or not the duty of oversight applied to corporate officers in the same way it did to directors. However, that ambiguity is now resolved, and Delaware corporations will need to adjust their internal policies and procedures to reflect this expanded duty. As many of us here in California have clients who either are or are considering incorporating in Delaware, this is an important development to follow. This summary should give you a foundation to get started.
Nearly all new engagements for legal services should include a written agreement which spells out the terms and scope of the engagement, the fees to be charged and their means of computation if something other than a straight hourly or fixed-fee arrangement, the identity of the client, and any limitations on the engagement. When contingent fees are involved, Business & Professions Code section 6147 imposes a number of requirements, including a written agreement.
Tarina Mand was recently awarded with the 2023 SDCBA Service by a New Lawyer Award. A first-generation college student and lawyer, Tarina received a bachelor’s degree in literature from University of California San Diego and was a 2016 graduate of California Western School of Law. As an attorney at Dixon Diab & Chambers LLC, Tarina represents plaintiffs in class action, mass tort, and employment law cases. She has tried cases in both state and federal court and says she loves working on these types of cases because the issues are challenging and exciting.
As a new attorney, I’m always eager to find ways to give back to the community and make a positive impact. So, when I heard that the San Diego County High School Mock Trial Program was seeking attorney coaches, I jumped at the opportunity. Little did I know, this experience would be one of the most rewarding of my legal career.
My name is Elijah Gaglio, and I am honored to serve as the Vice Chair for the San Diego County Bar Association’s New Lawyer Division (NLD). As an attorney for about four years, NLD has been a great resource for advice, support, and a place where I can connect with new and more experienced attorneys alike. Below is a list of upcoming NLD events where attorneys can connect and give back to the San Diego community. I am dedicating this month’s message to some of the groups we honor in May.
By Carole J. Buckner, Senior Counsel, Klinedinst PC
