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Ethical Considerations When Using an Online Referral Service

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Ethical Considerations When Using an Online Referral Service

By Alara Chilton

As a personal injury lawyer who is only licensed to practice in California, you take great pride in using the latest technology as part of your firm’s day-to-day operations. Effectively incorporating technology into your practice enables you to better serve your clients and bottom line. Recently, you saw a social media ad for an online networking service named “Referral Law, P.C.” (RL[1]) that promises: (1) a national network of lawyers to refer cases and, (2) it will handle the process of collecting referral fees for its members. Read More

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NLD Member Spotlight: Regina (Calvario) Dryjanski

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NLD Member Spotlight: Regina (Calvario) Dryjanski

By Lillian Glenister, Esq.
Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

“One of my favorite parts of doing my job is knowing that I am on the right side — the side that protects the rights of vulnerable people,” says Regina (Calvario) Dryjanski, Esq. Read More

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The Duty of Candor and Issue Forfeiture: A Hard Lesson from the Court of Appeal

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The Duty of Candor and Issue Forfeiture: A Hard Lesson from the Court of Appeal

By Jeff Michalowski

Candor to the tribunal is among an attorney’s most basic responsibilities under the Rules of Professional Conduct. (See Rule 3.3(a) [“A Lawyer shall not . . . knowingly make a false statement of fact or law to a tribunal . . .”].). But it is also one of the most basic features of effective lawyering.  Read More

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Reliability & Liability of AI Attorneys

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Reliability & Liability of AI Attorneys

By Omid Valinasab
Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar LLP

As expected, the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) will change the future of humanity.[1] But what will be the effect of AI on the legal aspects of human life? This article provides a high-level overview of AI and its use within law, beginning with a general overview of AI and then turning to how AI is being used by lawyers in their practice, including litigation, transaction, and administrative law. Read More

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NLD Member Spotlight: Sara Gold

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NLD Member Spotlight: Sara Gold

By Christina Liao
Law Offices of Jane Oak

Once a writer, always a writer, as Sara Gold likes to say. A former Orange County Register news reporter, Sara found that her love for research, interviewing, and writing enabled her to seamlessly transition from writing stories to writing briefs and motions. After graduating from the California Western School of Law in 2019 and starting her legal career at Eastman IP, Sara became the Editor of this very newsletter before starting her own law practice. Read More

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Working Smarter Not Harder: Time Saving Organization Tips for New Lawyers

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Working Smarter Not Harder: Time Saving Organization Tips for New Lawyers

By Katherine Dishongh, Esq.

Undoubtedly, litigation operates at a rapid pace and demands a significant degree of effectiveness to achieve success. It’s easy to become ensnared in an extensive research endeavor or inadvertently overlook a novel case if one isn’t attentive. Employing a more strategic approach enhances an attorney’s capacity to effectively champion their clients’ cause, avoiding unnecessary time spent on redundant research or duplicative arguments. This article provides suggestions to effectively organize authority and stay up to date with changes in the law, the courts, and opposing counsel. Read More

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Big Data Analytics to Automate Patent Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence’s Inventions

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Big Data Analytics to Automate Patent Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence’s Inventions

By Omid Valinasab
Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar LLP

The exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) will change the future of humanity.[1] As Stephen Hawking once suggested, the short-term impact of AI depends on who controls it; the long-term impact depends on whether it can be controlled at all.[2] Read More

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The Corporate Transparency Act Means Rigorous Reporting Requirements for Corporate Clients

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The Corporate Transparency Act Means Rigorous Reporting Requirements for Corporate Clients

By Kalli Sarkin
White and Bright, LLP

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a new law that imposes additional reporting requirements on qualifying entities. Despite its name, the CTA will affect more than just corporations – it will also have an impact on limited liability companies and similar entities,[1] such as business trusts and limited liability partnerships. Read More