Month: July 2024

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Tech Tip in a Tenth: Word Dictation and Transcribe

On By krobinson

By Adriana Linares

Hello, this is Adriana Linares. I’m your Technology and Practice Management Advisor for the San Diego County bar. Today we’re going to do a Tech Tip in a Tenth, about two features that I really appreciate in Microsoft Word and hope you do too. As a reminder, if you’re a member of the SDCBA, you can always make an appointment to meet with me and ask your questions or get a little bit of help with anything related to technology and practice management. So, let’s get started.  Read More

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Ethics in Brief: The “Snitch Rule” is now the Law, Under the Rules of Professional Conduct

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By Michael J. Crowley

Blame it on former torts megastar Tom Girardi and his confederates, coupled with his wife, Erika Jayne, star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Girardi’s alleged theft of millions from clients’ trust accounts led to adverse publicity, and a push from the California legislature which led to action by the State Bar instituting the so-called “snitch rule.” Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3. We all suffer due to the actions of a few. Read More