The “Two Hats” Rule for California Lawyer-Mediators
2/27/20
By: Greg Fayard
For decades now, many practicing attorneys also mediate or arbitrate cases. Gone are the days where only retired judges mediate or arbitrate. California’s Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers recognize that some neutrals also practice law.
That …
What Are The Ethical Rules For Legal Blogs In California?
2/1/19
By: Greg Fayard
If you are a California lawyer and are thinking about starting a blog, keep these points in mind:
- Blogging by an attorney may be a communication subject to the requirements and restrictions of the Rules of Professional
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New Task Force Aims to Reform California’s Technological Ethical Rules
1/15/19
By: Paige Pembrook
On December 5, 2018, the California State Bar Task Force on Access Through Innovation in Legal Services held its first meeting and started a long process to modernize ethical rules that currently inhibit lawyers from fully using …
How Can The Trump-Cohen Tape Be Public?
7/31/18
By: Greg Fayard
A lawyer and client talk. The lawyer records the conversation. The recording is made public. How can this be?
That’s what happened to then candidate Donald Trump and his New York lawyer Michael Cohen. The conversation occurred …