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Columns
| Title | Category | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Ethics of preparing legal opinions for third parties | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 20, 2025 |
| How law firms can pay less for malpractice insurance | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 18, 2025 |
| Ethical pitfalls to avoid when lawyers 'meet the press' | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 11, 2025 |
| What you do after hours can cost you your license | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 14, 2025 |
| Switching lawyers: Ways attorneys can manage risk when taking over in the middle of a case | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 9, 2025 |
| Set for the future: Consider a succession plan for long-term success | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 13, 2025 |
| Navigating remote interviews and integration as a lateral transfer | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 10, 2025 |
| Consider confidentiality before you post | Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Data Privacy | Mar. 10, 2025 |
| Workaholic and worn out: Don't let work stress lead you astray | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 6, 2025 |
| If it's not in writing, did it happen? | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 10, 2025 |
| Facing fears, spreading cheer, and avoiding legal 'Grinchiness' | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 9, 2024 |
| Attorneys have much to be thankful for | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 8, 2024 |
| Essential tips for junior attorneys to succeed in private practice | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 3, 2024 |
| Attorney bios without the risk: Ethical obligations to consider | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 9, 2024 |
| Who is paying the bills? | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 9, 2024 |
| Lincoln Lawyer: Prevent unintended client confidentiality breaches while traveling | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 9, 2024 |
| Client transgressions: What to do when a client plans to commit a crime | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 7, 2024 |
| Safeguarding client secrets: Considerations for attorneys traveling abroad | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 9, 2024 |
| Identifying and screening conflicted non-attorney staff | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 5, 2024 |
| Risks for practitioners sharing office space | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 8, 2024 |
| Tips for navigating social media’s thicket of ethical risks | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 8, 2024 |
| Mitigating the risks of malpractice claims from third parties | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 5, 2024 |
| How attorneys can end up on Santa's 'nice' list | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 11, 2023 |
| Does serving on an outside board of directors create risks for attorneys? | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 15, 2023 |
| Considerations for producing attorney work product in a client’s file | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 9, 2023 |
| Lawyers can refresh their practices for ‘back to school’ season | Law Practice | Sep. 11, 2023 |
| How to keep a cool head if you get sued | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 4, 2023 |
| Summer associates provide case load relief, but there are risks | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 7, 2023 |
| Tips for law firms to protect communications with in-house counsel | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 8, 2023 |
| Evaluating claims and risks of hindsight | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 4, 2023 |
| A trail of decision-making breadcrumbs | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 10, 2023 |
| Moving offices: can you throw out old files? | Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 16, 2023 |
| Avoiding ethical snares when defending depositions | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 10, 2023 |
| Complying with client guidelines | Law Practice, Appellate Practice | Jan. 5, 2023 |
| Be mindful of limitations in agreements with clients | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 12, 2022 |
| The rules and ethics of investing in a client’s business | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 4, 2022 |
| Modernize your law practice | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Appellate Practice | Oct. 6, 2022 |
| Limit the risks when working with contract attorneys | Law Practice, Appellate Practice | Sep. 7, 2022 |
| Key features of the common interest and joint defense privileges | Law Practice, Appellate Practice | Jul. 8, 2022 |
| A mid-year push on collections can avoid headaches later | Law Practice, Appellate Practice | Jun. 9, 2022 |
| Tapped as replacement counsel? Consider the risks. | Law Practice, Appellate Practice | Apr. 7, 2022 |
| Remember ethical obligations when talking to the media | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 2, 2022 |
| Consider obligations owed to both clients and insurers | Law Practice, Insurance | Feb. 4, 2022 |
| Set new habits in 2022 | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 5, 2022 |
| Avoid Santa’s ‘Naughty’ list this year | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 8, 2021 |
| How to avoid becoming an accomplice to a client’s criminal conduct | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal | Nov. 4, 2021 |
| Limiting liability for legal malpractice | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 8, 2021 |
| Using clawback agreements to lessen the blow of inadvertent disclosure | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 10, 2021 |
| Effective strategies for lawyers considering transitioning to retirement | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 5, 2021 |
| Risks when facing a legal malpractice claim | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 9, 2021 |
| Key considerations for confidential settlement agreements | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 4, 2021 |
| Tips for avoiding risk when acting as replacement counsel | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 7, 2021 |
| Tips for preventing harassment and discrimination in law firms | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 8, 2021 |
| 3 tips for attorneys who are facing a motion to disqualify | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 5, 2021 |
| Maintaining respect for others during the COVID-19 pandemic | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 4, 2021 |
| Potential liability to third parties for legal opinions | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 8, 2021 |
| Thankfulness during the pandemic for California lawyers | Law Practice | Dec. 4, 2020 |
| When an attorney is sick, who and when must they tell? | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 5, 2020 |
| Be careful with confidential information when posting online | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 9, 2020 |
| Don’t let pandemic stress impair your judgment | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Covid Columns | Sep. 3, 2020 |
| Remember the importance of time off during the pandemic | Law Practice | Aug. 7, 2020 |
| Litigation funding during the age of quarantine | Law Practice | Jul. 10, 2020 |
| The pandemic’s impact on attorneys’ mental health | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 5, 2020 |
| Tips for working from home | Law Practice | May 8, 2020 |
| Strategies for law firms in responding to COVID-19 | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 17, 2020 |
| Tips for taking confidential information across the border | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 6, 2020 |
| Key considerations for attorneys with multistate practices | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 7, 2020 |
| Litigation finance in today’s legal industry | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 10, 2020 |
| Potential liability for case valuations | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 6, 2019 |
| Attorneys should exercise caution when using social media | Nov. 8, 2019 | |
| Navigating the requirements for reporting attorney misconduct | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 3, 2019 |
| Limitations vs repose: a guide | Civil Litigation, Law Practice | Sep. 5, 2019 |
| Pay attention to the rules when defending depositions | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 9, 2019 |
| Providing opinions can create ethical issues | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Corporate | Jul. 5, 2019 |
| Licensed to bill: Give billing the attention it deserves | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 7, 2019 |
| Attorney work product protection for client file materials | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 10, 2019 |
| Avoid common mistakes when serving on outside boards | Law Practice | Apr. 5, 2019 |
| Dishonest Attorneys Face Severe Consequences | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 8, 2019 |
| Don’t wait until the end of the year to address collections issues | Feb. 8, 2019 | |
| Key issues relating to motions to disqualify | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 4, 2019 |
| Tips for addressing document retention issues | Law Practice, Law Office Management | Dec. 21, 2018 |
| Guidance for protecting your law firm from the next data breach | Law Practice | Dec. 5, 2018 |
| What not to do when receiving a legal malpractice claim | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 21, 2018 |
| Consider using mandatory arbitration provisions to recover fees | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 9, 2018 |
| Key considerations when using expert witnesses | Law Practice | Oct. 17, 2018 |
| Closing old files will help your law firm reduce risk | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 5, 2018 |
| Mistakes happen, don’t make it worse when they do | Law Practice | Sep. 21, 2018 |
| Using technology to prevent claims | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 7, 2018 |
| Protecting internal communications from disclosure | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 23, 2018 |
| Withdrawing from representation the right way | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 10, 2018 |
| Casual legal advice can have serious consequences | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 27, 2018 |
| Don’t wait to the end of the year to address billing issues | Law Practice, Law Office Management | Jul. 6, 2018 |
| Don’t lose your malpractice coverage over reporting mishaps | Law Practice, Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 26, 2018 |
| Respond the right way if faced with malpractice claims | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 8, 2018 |
| Don’t lose sight of ethics when using social media | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 25, 2018 |
| Know when to withdraw | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 4, 2018 |
| Consider how to address pre-merger communications | Mergers & Acquisitions, Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 20, 2018 |
| Ethical risks when an attorney takes the stand | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Litigation | Apr. 6, 2018 |
| The difficult decision to sue a client for unpaid fees | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 23, 2018 |
| Protecting client info in the age of law firm breaches | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 9, 2018 |
| Inadvertent emails and confidential information | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 23, 2018 |
| Avoiding unintended attorney-client relationships | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 9, 2018 |
| Law firm associates have obligations, too | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 2, 2018 |
| Lawyers shouldn’t let themselves drown in emails | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 19, 2018 |
| The many benefits of using engagement letters | Law Practice | Jan. 5, 2018 |
| Tips on how to obtain ‘informed written consent’ | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 22, 2017 |
| Tips for avoiding common risks in the holiday season | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 8, 2017 |
| Five tips for effective billing and collection as the year comes to a close | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 1, 2017 |
| Understanding what constitutes legal malpractice | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 10, 2017 |
| Alternative fee arrangements and ethics | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 20, 2017 |
| Three tips for attorneys acting as neutrals | Civil Litigation, Law Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution | Oct. 6, 2017 |
| All lawyers should make a habit of checking for conflicts | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 20, 2017 |
| Spot warning signs in the quest for new clients | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 8, 2017 |
| Identifying law firm cybersecurity solutions | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 25, 2017 |
| All law firms are at risk of a cyberattack | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 11, 2017 |
| Law firm cybersecurity: It’s a big deal | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 21, 2017 |
| Partners, associates and ethics | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 7, 2017 |
| How to help lawyers who are in distress | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 23, 2017 |
| Are you on track for your annual goals? | Law Practice | Jun. 9, 2017 |
| Maintain professionalism in depositions | Judges and Judiciary, Civil Rights | May 19, 2017 |
| Don't let conflicts of interest get you down | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 5, 2017 |
| Ethics when the feds come knocking | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 21, 2017 |
| Avoiding unintentional attorney-client relationships | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 7, 2017 |
| Create a culture of compliance | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 24, 2017 |
| Act fast if hackers compromise client escrow funds | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 10, 2017 |
| Max out joint defense agreements | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 24, 2017 |
| Tread carefully as a debt collection attorney | Civil Litigation, Law Practice | Feb. 10, 2017 |
| Duties owed by Cumis counsel to the insurer | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 20, 2017 |
| Review the restrictions on attorney-client agreements | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 6, 2017 |
| Profile of a legal malpractice claim: 2012-2015 | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 23, 2016 |
| More contract attorney complications | Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Contracts | Dec. 2, 2016 |
| Contract attorney complications | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Contracts | Nov. 11, 2016 |
| Don't let your firm's digital assets walk out the door | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 21, 2016 |
| Evolving standards of litigator conduct in California | Civil Litigation, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 7, 2016 |
| Misrepresentations can expose your entire firm | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 23, 2016 |
| How to deal with motions for sanctions | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 16, 2016 |
| Considerations for choosing legal malpractice insurance | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 19, 2016 |
| Tips for fighting motions to disqualify | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 5, 2016 |
| Protect yourself from over-disclosing | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 29, 2016 |
| The ethics of investing in a client | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 1, 2016 |
| Replacement counsel incurs risks as well as rewards | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 10, 2016 |
| Avoiding a law firm worst-case scenario | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 27, 2016 |
| Ethically emerging from the recession | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 20, 2016 |
| Considerations for when it's time to change malpractice insurers | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 6, 2016 |
| Following legal malpractice trends helps to manage risk | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 8, 2016 |
| What to do when facing nonrenewal of malpractice insurance | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 18, 2016 |
| Picking the right insurance coverage for your firm | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 10, 2016 |
| Is your firm considering a merger? | Mergers & Acquisitions, Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 19, 2016 |
| What to consider when negotiating a hire or merger | Mergers & Acquisitions, Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 4, 2016 |
| Law firms should consider new insurance options | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 22, 2016 |
| Cagey causation in legal malpractice cases | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 6, 2016 |
| Don't become another legal malpractice statistic | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 18, 2015 |
| Tips for minimizing your firm's malpractice exposure | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 4, 2015 |
| The biggest mistakes in law firm mergers | Mergers & Acquisitions, Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 20, 2015 |
| Jettison high malpractice premiums | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 13, 2015 |
| Who owns unfinished business? | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 23, 2015 |
| Ethically navigate law firm downsizing | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 16, 2015 |
| Billy Graham and the modern day firm | Law Practice, Labor/Employment | Oct. 25, 2014 |
| IP malpractice claims rising | Jul. 11, 2013 |
Verdicts & Settlements
| Case Name | Topic | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter's Place Inc. v. Zurich American Life Insurance Company | Insurance | Defendant | May 6, 2022 |
MCLE
| Title | Category | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Ethics of preparing legal opinions for third parties | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 20, 2025 |
| How law firms can pay less for malpractice insurance | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 18, 2025 |
| Ethical pitfalls to avoid when lawyers 'meet the press' | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 11, 2025 |
| What you do after hours can cost you your license | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 14, 2025 |
| Switching lawyers: Ways attorneys can manage risk when taking over in the middle of a case | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 9, 2025 |
| Set for the future: Consider a succession plan for long-term success | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 13, 2025 |
| Navigating remote interviews and integration as a lateral transfer | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 10, 2025 |
| Consider confidentiality before you post | Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Data Privacy | Mar. 10, 2025 |
| Workaholic and worn out: Don't let work stress lead you astray | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 6, 2025 |
| If it's not in writing, did it happen? | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 10, 2025 |
| Facing fears, spreading cheer, and avoiding legal 'Grinchiness' | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 9, 2024 |
| Attorneys have much to be thankful for | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 8, 2024 |
| Essential tips for junior attorneys to succeed in private practice | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 3, 2024 |
| Attorney bios without the risk: Ethical obligations to consider | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 9, 2024 |
| Who is paying the bills? | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 9, 2024 |
| Lincoln Lawyer: Prevent unintended client confidentiality breaches while traveling | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 9, 2024 |
| Client transgressions: What to do when a client plans to commit a crime | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 7, 2024 |
| Safeguarding client secrets: Considerations for attorneys traveling abroad | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 9, 2024 |
| Identifying and screening conflicted non-attorney staff | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 5, 2024 |
| Risks for practitioners sharing office space | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 8, 2024 |
| Tips for navigating social media’s thicket of ethical risks | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 8, 2024 |
| Mitigating the risks of malpractice claims from third parties | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 5, 2024 |
| How attorneys can end up on Santa's 'nice' list | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 11, 2023 |
| Does serving on an outside board of directors create risks for attorneys? | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 15, 2023 |
| Considerations for producing attorney work product in a client’s file | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 9, 2023 |
| Lawyers can refresh their practices for ‘back to school’ season | Law Practice | Sep. 11, 2023 |
| How to keep a cool head if you get sued | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 4, 2023 |
| Summer associates provide case load relief, but there are risks | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 7, 2023 |
| Tips for law firms to protect communications with in-house counsel | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 8, 2023 |
| Evaluating claims and risks of hindsight | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 4, 2023 |
| A trail of decision-making breadcrumbs | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 10, 2023 |
| Moving offices: can you throw out old files? | Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 16, 2023 |
| Avoiding ethical snares when defending depositions | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 10, 2023 |
| Complying with client guidelines | Law Practice, Appellate Practice | Jan. 5, 2023 |
| Be mindful of limitations in agreements with clients | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 12, 2022 |
| The rules and ethics of investing in a client’s business | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 4, 2022 |
| Modernize your law practice | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Appellate Practice | Oct. 6, 2022 |
| Limit the risks when working with contract attorneys | Law Practice, Appellate Practice | Sep. 7, 2022 |
| Key features of the common interest and joint defense privileges | Law Practice, Appellate Practice | Jul. 8, 2022 |
| A mid-year push on collections can avoid headaches later | Law Practice, Appellate Practice | Jun. 9, 2022 |
| Tapped as replacement counsel? Consider the risks. | Law Practice, Appellate Practice | Apr. 7, 2022 |
| Remember ethical obligations when talking to the media | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 2, 2022 |
| Consider obligations owed to both clients and insurers | Law Practice, Insurance | Feb. 4, 2022 |
| Set new habits in 2022 | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 5, 2022 |
| Avoid Santa’s ‘Naughty’ list this year | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 8, 2021 |
| How to avoid becoming an accomplice to a client’s criminal conduct | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal | Nov. 4, 2021 |
| Limiting liability for legal malpractice | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 8, 2021 |
| Using clawback agreements to lessen the blow of inadvertent disclosure | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 10, 2021 |
| Effective strategies for lawyers considering transitioning to retirement | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 5, 2021 |
| Risks when facing a legal malpractice claim | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 9, 2021 |
| Key considerations for confidential settlement agreements | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 4, 2021 |
| Tips for avoiding risk when acting as replacement counsel | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 7, 2021 |
| Tips for preventing harassment and discrimination in law firms | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 8, 2021 |
| 3 tips for attorneys who are facing a motion to disqualify | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 5, 2021 |
| Maintaining respect for others during the COVID-19 pandemic | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 4, 2021 |
| Potential liability to third parties for legal opinions | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 8, 2021 |
| Thankfulness during the pandemic for California lawyers | Law Practice | Dec. 4, 2020 |
| When an attorney is sick, who and when must they tell? | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 5, 2020 |
| Be careful with confidential information when posting online | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 9, 2020 |
| Don’t let pandemic stress impair your judgment | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Covid Columns | Sep. 3, 2020 |
| Remember the importance of time off during the pandemic | Law Practice | Aug. 7, 2020 |
| Litigation funding during the age of quarantine | Law Practice | Jul. 10, 2020 |
| The pandemic’s impact on attorneys’ mental health | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 5, 2020 |
| Tips for working from home | Law Practice | May 8, 2020 |
| Strategies for law firms in responding to COVID-19 | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 17, 2020 |
| Tips for taking confidential information across the border | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 6, 2020 |
| Key considerations for attorneys with multistate practices | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 7, 2020 |
| Litigation finance in today’s legal industry | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 10, 2020 |
| Potential liability for case valuations | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 6, 2019 |
| Attorneys should exercise caution when using social media | Nov. 8, 2019 | |
| Navigating the requirements for reporting attorney misconduct | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 3, 2019 |
| Limitations vs repose: a guide | Civil Litigation, Law Practice | Sep. 5, 2019 |
| Pay attention to the rules when defending depositions | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 9, 2019 |
| Providing opinions can create ethical issues | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Corporate | Jul. 5, 2019 |
| Licensed to bill: Give billing the attention it deserves | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 7, 2019 |
| Attorney work product protection for client file materials | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 10, 2019 |
| Avoid common mistakes when serving on outside boards | Law Practice | Apr. 5, 2019 |
| Dishonest Attorneys Face Severe Consequences | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 8, 2019 |
| Don’t wait until the end of the year to address collections issues | Feb. 8, 2019 | |
| Key issues relating to motions to disqualify | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 4, 2019 |
| Tips for addressing document retention issues | Law Practice, Law Office Management | Dec. 21, 2018 |
| Guidance for protecting your law firm from the next data breach | Law Practice | Dec. 5, 2018 |
| What not to do when receiving a legal malpractice claim | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 21, 2018 |
| Consider using mandatory arbitration provisions to recover fees | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 9, 2018 |
| Key considerations when using expert witnesses | Law Practice | Oct. 17, 2018 |
| Closing old files will help your law firm reduce risk | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 5, 2018 |
| Mistakes happen, don’t make it worse when they do | Law Practice | Sep. 21, 2018 |
| Using technology to prevent claims | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 7, 2018 |
| Protecting internal communications from disclosure | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 23, 2018 |
| Withdrawing from representation the right way | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 10, 2018 |
| Casual legal advice can have serious consequences | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 27, 2018 |
| Don’t wait to the end of the year to address billing issues | Law Practice, Law Office Management | Jul. 6, 2018 |
| Don’t lose your malpractice coverage over reporting mishaps | Law Practice, Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 26, 2018 |
| Respond the right way if faced with malpractice claims | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 8, 2018 |
| Don’t lose sight of ethics when using social media | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 25, 2018 |
| Know when to withdraw | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 4, 2018 |
| Consider how to address pre-merger communications | Mergers & Acquisitions, Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 20, 2018 |
| Ethical risks when an attorney takes the stand | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Litigation | Apr. 6, 2018 |
| The difficult decision to sue a client for unpaid fees | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 23, 2018 |
| Protecting client info in the age of law firm breaches | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 9, 2018 |
| Inadvertent emails and confidential information | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 23, 2018 |
| Avoiding unintended attorney-client relationships | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 9, 2018 |
| Law firm associates have obligations, too | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 2, 2018 |
| Lawyers shouldn’t let themselves drown in emails | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 19, 2018 |
| The many benefits of using engagement letters | Law Practice | Jan. 5, 2018 |
| Tips on how to obtain ‘informed written consent’ | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 22, 2017 |
| Tips for avoiding common risks in the holiday season | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 8, 2017 |
| Five tips for effective billing and collection as the year comes to a close | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 1, 2017 |
| Understanding what constitutes legal malpractice | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 10, 2017 |
| Alternative fee arrangements and ethics | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 20, 2017 |
| Three tips for attorneys acting as neutrals | Civil Litigation, Law Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution | Oct. 6, 2017 |
| All lawyers should make a habit of checking for conflicts | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 20, 2017 |
| Spot warning signs in the quest for new clients | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 8, 2017 |
| Identifying law firm cybersecurity solutions | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 25, 2017 |
| All law firms are at risk of a cyberattack | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 11, 2017 |
| Law firm cybersecurity: It’s a big deal | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 21, 2017 |
| Partners, associates and ethics | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 7, 2017 |
| How to help lawyers who are in distress | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 23, 2017 |
| Are you on track for your annual goals? | Law Practice | Jun. 9, 2017 |
| Maintain professionalism in depositions | Judges and Judiciary, Civil Rights | May 19, 2017 |
| Don't let conflicts of interest get you down | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 5, 2017 |
| Ethics when the feds come knocking | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 21, 2017 |
| Avoiding unintentional attorney-client relationships | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 7, 2017 |
| Create a culture of compliance | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 24, 2017 |
| Act fast if hackers compromise client escrow funds | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 10, 2017 |
| Max out joint defense agreements | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 24, 2017 |
| Tread carefully as a debt collection attorney | Civil Litigation, Law Practice | Feb. 10, 2017 |
| Duties owed by Cumis counsel to the insurer | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 20, 2017 |
| Review the restrictions on attorney-client agreements | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 6, 2017 |
| Profile of a legal malpractice claim: 2012-2015 | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 23, 2016 |
| More contract attorney complications | Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Contracts | Dec. 2, 2016 |
| Contract attorney complications | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Contracts | Nov. 11, 2016 |
| Don't let your firm's digital assets walk out the door | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 21, 2016 |
| Evolving standards of litigator conduct in California | Civil Litigation, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 7, 2016 |
| Misrepresentations can expose your entire firm | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 23, 2016 |
| How to deal with motions for sanctions | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Sep. 16, 2016 |
| Considerations for choosing legal malpractice insurance | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 19, 2016 |
| Tips for fighting motions to disqualify | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Aug. 5, 2016 |
| Protect yourself from over-disclosing | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 29, 2016 |
| The ethics of investing in a client | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jul. 1, 2016 |
| Replacement counsel incurs risks as well as rewards | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jun. 10, 2016 |
| Avoiding a law firm worst-case scenario | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 27, 2016 |
| Ethically emerging from the recession | Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 20, 2016 |
| Considerations for when it's time to change malpractice insurers | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | May 6, 2016 |
| Following legal malpractice trends helps to manage risk | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Apr. 8, 2016 |
| What to do when facing nonrenewal of malpractice insurance | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 18, 2016 |
| Picking the right insurance coverage for your firm | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Mar. 10, 2016 |
| Is your firm considering a merger? | Mergers & Acquisitions, Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 19, 2016 |
| What to consider when negotiating a hire or merger | Mergers & Acquisitions, Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Feb. 4, 2016 |
| Law firms should consider new insurance options | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 22, 2016 |
| Cagey causation in legal malpractice cases | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Jan. 6, 2016 |
| Don't become another legal malpractice statistic | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 18, 2015 |
| Tips for minimizing your firm's malpractice exposure | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Dec. 4, 2015 |
| The biggest mistakes in law firm mergers | Mergers & Acquisitions, Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 20, 2015 |
| Jettison high malpractice premiums | Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Nov. 13, 2015 |
| Who owns unfinished business? | Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 23, 2015 |
| Ethically navigate law firm downsizing | Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility | Oct. 16, 2015 |
| Billy Graham and the modern day firm | Law Practice, Labor/Employment | Oct. 25, 2014 |
| IP malpractice claims rising | Jul. 11, 2013 |
| Case Name | Topic | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter's Place Inc. v. Zurich American Life Insurance Company | Insurance | Defendant | May 6, 2022 |