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Technological Competency for Lawyers: What Does It Mean?
Technological competency for lawyers came under the microscope during the pandemic. During that time, many attorneys were forced to deal
The Duty of Tech Competence in the Age of COVID-19
© 2020 Published in GPSolo Magazine Vol. 37, No. 6, COVID-19 and the Law, by the American Bar Association. Reproduced
Attorney Ethical Violations: Will the Bar Think You’re Guilty If You Hire an Attorney?
You received a letter informing you that a California attorney complaint was filed against you by a previous or current
California Attorney Discipline Summary Report for 2019
California attorney discipline is a serious matter. Here is a summary of the State Bar of California’s 2019 California attorney discipline report.
How to Manage the California Moral Character Application Process (When You’re Terrified)
The California Moral Character Application is a necessity for law students who wish to practice in California, but what if you have a past?
Courts May Ignore Your Fax Filing
Filing your response by fax? You could run into a serious problem.
Sample Document Destruction Policy
All law firms need a document destruction policy. Here’s a sample one that you can modify to match the ethics rules in your state.
Social Media, Judges, and Lawyers
Should lawyers research judges on social media? Is it ethical? Should lawyers and judges be friends on social media? What about if they were friends before the judge were appointed or elected? Learn more.
Trust Accounting Basics
Trust accounting isn’t always easy for lawyers. Here are the basics that all lawyers should know to avoid an ethics complaint.