Articles in this issue:
Strengthening advocacy, community, and the future of consumer justice
Celebrating leadership, service, and our shared commitment to justice
Association also working on expansive use of judicial estoppel against plaintiffs in PI cases
Making a real, positive difference in the quality of life for people in Southern California
Initiative would limit contingency fees and recovery of medical costs in auto accidents
Contingency fees after client termination; also, The Construction-Related Accessibility Standards Compliance Act and Prohibited Retaliation Against Whistle Blowers
How the Supreme Court balanced professionalism with First Amendment protections and why civility remains an ethical obligation for trial lawyers
Educate with empathy, listen without judgment and guide with grace
The 2025 changes to the State Bar’s prosecutorial rules are monumental
Ambition isn’t an arrogance. It is energy directed at justice
You – yes, you – have obligations
Lawyers must be cautious to avoid false, misleading or intrusive advertising practices, and careful to follow the new rules effective this year
The high road is the winning road
Fee sharing, nonlawyer arrangements, and evolving legal ethics
Recognizing bias and assumptions made about your clients’ cases and damages – women in particular – in all stages of litigation
Concepts every lawyer must understand to use AI competently and ethically
The effects of vicarious trauma on trial lawyers Who represent clients suffering from catastrophic injuries
Real-world tools, ethical considerations, and practical strategies to improve efficiency, advocacy, and client service
