LEGAL INSIGHTS
A Conflict of Interest Without Having a Client?
It is well understood that a lawyer can have a disqualifying conflict of interest by having conflicting duties to current...
A Welcome Update to California’s Probate Law
Thousands of California families will benefit from a recent change in state law that makes the probate process simpler, quicker,...
The Penalty for Breaching Attorney-Client Confidentiality
Our legal system depends on clients and lawyers being able to have complete, candid, and effective communications. To allow for...
Where To Place Blame When Safety Rules Are Broken
Anyone visiting or working in one of the towering skyscrapers that dominate the heart of Los Angeles and other...
Caretaker or Unfair Taker?
It’s not uncommon for an elderly person to feel dependent on, and grateful to, the professional caretakers who meet their...
When No One Says “Start”
Arbitration is supposed to be a quicker, less formal and less costly alternative to litigation. But what happens when the...