Categories : Law Practice
Try to See it My Way … Examples of Native American Law Practice
This article was originally published in the Sep/Oct 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : Law Practice
The Intolerant Lineage of Grandfather Clauses
This article was originally published in the Sep/Oct 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : Legal Ethics
Release of The “Pandora Papers” is a Good Reminder of Attorney Duties Where There is a High Probability a Client is Seeking Advice to Commit a Crime
By Andrew A. Servais
With the recent release of the “Pandora Papers,” renewed attention is focused on corporate ownership transparency. The so-called Pandora Papers release from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has outlined the elaborate mechanisms that the wealthy deploy to shift funds between global jurisdictions, masking their true wealth and minimizing their tax obligations while also unmasking the U.S. as a tax haven — including the state of South Dakota with its proliferation of “dynasty trusts.”
Categories : President's Message
President’s Message: October 12, 2021
Last year, the SDCBA changed our observed holiday calendar to reflect yesterday’s day off as Indigenous Peoples’ Day (previously recognized as Columbus Day). Last Friday, President Biden issued a proclamation to observe October 11 as a way to honor Native Americans, their resilience, and their contributions to American society throughout history, even as they faced assimilation, discrimination, and genocide spanning generations.
Categories : Law+Tech Technology
A Ripe State for Low-Hanging Fruit: Managing Cyber Liability in California
This article was originally published in the July/Aug 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : President's Message
President’s Message: October 4, 2021
Growing up, I loved Greek mythology. I still do. One of my favorite tales is the story of Persephone, daughter of Demeter. Demeter is the goddess of fertility and bountiful harvests. As the story goes, Persephone was playing in the meadows while her mother harvested her bounty when the earth split open next to her and Hades, god of the underworld, burst forth. He brought Persephone down to his domain, where she became queen of the underworld. Demeter searched everywhere for her daughter until she found her and demanded her return. But, while Persephone was in the underworld, she ate six pomegranate seeds. It was decreed that Persephone could return to her mother for six months each year and would return to her husband for the rest, thereby creating our seasonal wheel of the year. While Persephone is with her mother, flowers and trees bloom and thrive (spring and summer). While she is with her husband, and her mother misses her, the plants display Demeter’s displeasure (fall and winter).
Categories : Legal Ethics
California Dreaming: Remote Extrajurisdictional Practice
By David C. Carr
The great California lawyer, writer, and historian Carey McWilliams referred to the Golden State as “the great exception.”[1] In legal ethics as in so many other things, that description holds up.
Categories : Law Practice
What to Do When Your Client is Arrested
This article was originally published in the July/Aug 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : Wellness
Mindful Minute: Find a Friend
By Megan M. Moore
Wellness is a journey of self-discovery, but not a journey you have to take alone. There is no “right way” to create and maintain a wellness practice; you need to find what works for you. One tip for developing a wellness practice? Take the journey with a friend.
Categories : President's Message
President’s Message: September 27, 2021
The SDCBA has twenty-six practice area-related Sections, from Alternative Dispute Resolution to Workers Compensation Law. Each of these Sections is free to join with your membership and you can join as many as you would like. I joined all the Sections several years ago and I’ve enjoyed the feeling of connection with our community and seeing what topics pop up in the various practice areas. Section members can vote in the upcoming Section Elections which will run September 30 through October 21. Make sure to join and cast your vote! (See “Of Note” below for more details.) My sincere thanks to the 2021 Section leadership who have continued to be creative in providing ways to connect and educate our members. They have been tireless in their efforts and dedication.