Categories : Law Practice
Tattoos On Trial
This article was originally published in the November/December 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : President's Message
President’s Message: January 10, 2022
It was 1980-something, and I was fascinated by stories about the Marine Corps. That was probably related to my father’s service. One film that stood out to me was Heartbreak Ridge. That was in no small part due to Clint Eastwood’s character, Gunnery Sergeant Tom Highway. For those who are not familiar with the film but know the actor’s work, imagine what kind of personality you would expect from the character. Have it in mind? Yep, that’s exactly it.
Categories : Legal Ethics
When My Client’s Capacity is Diminished: What May I Do? What Must I Do?
By Edward McIntyre
Many jurisdictions adopted a version of ABA Model Rule 1.14 to give guidance when lawyers must confront obligations to a client with diminished decision-making capacity. Our Rules Revision Commission submitted a proposed version of rule 1.14 to the Supreme Court that attempted to reconcile the Model Rule’s approach with unique California obligations, including our obligations of confidentiality.[1] The Court did not adopt proposed rule 1.14. The need for guidance, however, about ethical obligations to clients with diminished capacity remains. The State Bar’s Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct (COPRAC) stepped forward with a recent formal opinion.[2]
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‘You Don’t Look Like a Lawyer’
This article was originally published in the November/December 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : Law Practice
From Chula Vista to the Supreme Court
How an Immigrant Farmer Challenged California’s Alien Land Law, Leading to a Landmark Constitutional Rights Decision
This article was originally published in the November/December 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : President's Message
President’s Message: January 3, 2022
Some people describe the changing of leadership as the passing of a baton. That is especially true in an organization like this, where presidential terms are limited to a single year.
Categories : Wellness
Mindful Minute: A Meditation Practice Even Navy SEALs Use
By Amy J. Lepine
Do you ever feel disconnected or wish you could relate to people on a deeper level? Tonglen could be the answer. This ancient Tibetan practice in compassion breaks down the barriers of separation and allows us to share more readily in both the sorrow and the joy of others around us. And you don’t have to sit on a cushion or light any incense to do it. In fact, it can be done “on the street.” Literally translated to mean taking and sending, this practice focuses on breathing in the pain and suffering of others and breathing out relief, healing whatever is needed in the moment.
Categories : Wisdom
DICTA Hit the Stands 70 Years Ago
This article was originally published in the November/December 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : Law+Tech Technology
Tech Tips and Tidbits: November/December 2021
This article was originally published in the November/December 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : President's Message
President’s Message: December 20, 2021
This marks my last President’s Message for This Week at the Bar. I went back and forth over the last few weeks thinking about what to say and realized there could only be one thing: Thank you.