Being on probation with the State Bar can be more complex and significant than you might anticipate. When you are
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Getting Paid Ethically [LGE 058]
A struggle for all law practices is getting paid. Even when you think you have a clear fee agreement, without
Nurturing Your Social Media Presence to Avoid Ethics Issues with Erin Gerstenzang [LGE 057]
Social media is a necessary part of doing business in the digital age. As a lawyer, it’s important to be
Oops! I Made a Mistake: When Ethics Rules Require Notifying the Client [LGE 056]
When do we tell a client we made a mistake – whether big or small? Delivering bad news is not
Improve Your Work Life Balance for Better Productivity and Less Stress
Becoming more productive is the current ideal standard of business. Do more…and do it faster. Oh, and since you’re productive
Frequently Asked Questions: Defending a Lawyer from an Ethics Complaint
Defending a lawyer from an ethics complaint is similar to many other areas of law because the exact defenses that
What Happens When the State Bar of California Places a Lawyer on Probation?
The State Bar of California has several options when administering discipline in ethics investigations where the lawyer is found to
How to Manage a Small Law Firm: To-do Lists, Intimidation, & Productivity
Starting a small law firm is an exciting opportunity. It’s something that you have the opportunity to build from the
Fee Agreements for a Small Law Firm: What Lawyers Need to Know
Stepping out and starting a small law firm is both exhilarating and terrifying. Regardless of whether you’re leaving BigLaw or
California Bar Discipline: Which Factors Matter the Most?
California bar discipline depends on multiple factors. Those factors do more than lead the bar to make a decision regarding