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Ethical Guidelines for Practicing in a Virtual Law Office

Virtual law practice is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to the traditional physical law office. It is clear, however, that lawyers practicing in a virtual law office need to comply with employment laws and the rules of professional conduct.

Skilled Nursing Custodial Care – Options for Payment

The scenario is all too familiar – mom has been living alone, has dementia and is no longer able to live by herself or care for herself. Her physician has indicated that it is time to consider a facility to provide for her ongoing needs because providing in-home care is not feasible due to cost or the level of care needed. The doctor has recommended skilled nursing care for her. So, now that a skilled nursing home appears necessary, how is mom going to pay for this care?

CCP § 998: The Nuts and Bolts of the Potent Settlement Device

Statutory offers to compromise under Code of Civil Procedure § 998 represent a powerful tool in the work belt of the California civil litigator. The statute is so commonly invoked that you need only hang around the second floor of 725 Court St. in Martinez for a short time before you will overhear hushed attorney deliberation over whether “we can beat the 998.”

The Sobering Truth: Facing Substance Abuse in the Practice of Law

Earn one hour of Detection/ Prevention of Substance Abuse MCLE credit by reading the article below and answering the questions of the Self-Study MCLE test. Send your answers, along with a check for $20, to the address on the test form.

“Saving Face” – Social Networking Pitfalls for Judges and Attorneys

Earn one hour of Legal Ethics MCLE credit by reading the article below and answering the questions of the Self-Study MCLE test. Send your answers, along with a check for $20, to the address on the test form.

Unleashing the Value of Your Law Practice Ethically

Prior to 1989, California’s attorneys were not permitted to sell the good will they built in their law practices. But since California became the first state in the nation to allow the sale of law practices, solo practitioners have been in a position to profit from their legal and business acumen. Just as you thoughtfully prepared to hang your shingle and build your successful practice, the most successful lawyers will thoughtfully plan for the day they close up shop.

The Law and LinkedIn – Why you should invest in your LinkedIn Profile

Earn one hour of Legal Ethics MCLE credit by reading the article below and answering the questions of the Self-Study MCLE test. Send your answers, along with a check for $20, to the address on the test form.

Attorneys have always had their information available in the public sphere, whether in a bar association directory or the Yellow Pages. But the times are changing. The current reality is that online directories are becoming an invaluable part of an attorney’s business development plan. In fact, a LinkedIn profile is as ubiquitous as a Yellow Page listings used to be. These days, the message is clear: if you aren’t visible online, then you run the risk of losing both business and credibility.

Making Lemonade from Lemons: Using Receivers for Partially Completed Projects

Earn one hour of General MCLE credit by reading the article below and answering the questions of the Self-Study MCLE test. Send your answers, along with a check for $20, to …

Social Networking and Legal Ethics: How Do They Coexist?

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The New Disqualified Person Rule

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Am I Drinking too Much is a Rhetorical Question!

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First Steps Toward a Law Firm Social Networking Policy [1hr. General MCLE Credit]

Earn one hour of general MCLE credit by reading the article below and answering the questions of the Self-Study MCLE test. Send your answers, along with a check for $20, to …

Client Capacity Judgments and Legal Practice [1hr. Legal Ethics]

Earn one hour of Legal Ethics MCLE credit by reading the article below and answering the questions of the Self-Study MCLE test. Send your answers, along with a check for $20, …