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When Lawyers Change Firms

On February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 By sdcountybar

What ethical obligations regarding notice arise when lawyers change firms?

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When Bad Things Happen to Your Data

On February 10, 2020May 8, 2020 By sdcountybar

We are repositories of vast amounts of client confidential information — from both current and former clients.

Categories : Legal EthicsTags : #businessandprofessionscode #lawyerreferralservice #legalethics #ethics #LegalMatch

LegalMatch and Business and Professions Code section 6155

On February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 By sdcountybar

Does an online service that provides to potential clients the names of lawyers who provide services in a particular practice area and geographic region provide lawyer referral services within the meaning of Business and Professions Code section 6155?

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Failure to Sign a Contingency Fee

On February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 By sdcountybar

Does a lawyer’s failure to sign a contingency fee engagement agreement nullify a lawyer’s charging lien on the proceeds of a settlement?

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Expenses to Defend Personally Owned Copyrights

On January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 By sdcountybar

Do lawyers potentially owe duties to a member of a limited liability company when the lawyers’ representation of the company causes the member to incur expenses to defend personally owned copyrights?

Categories : Legal EthicsTags : #ethicsinbrief

Ethical Implications of Client Testimonials

On January 27, 2020May 11, 2020 By sdcountybar

An attorney’s obligations become more ambiguous when it comes to reviews made by clients on websites maintained by a third party.

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To Reasonably Rely on a Client

On January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 By sdcountybar

May a lawyer who reasonably relies on a client’s information nonetheless be liable for malicious prosecution?

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Ethical Obligations When Consulting Outside Counsel

On January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 By sdcountybar

What ethical obligations arise when lawyers in a law firm consult with outside counsel concerning matters related to the firm’s representation of a current client?