Arbitration clauses are everywhere. Chances are that you are subject to a few without even knowing it. But what is arbitration, and how is it different from going to court? Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Arbitration is often confused with mediation, which is a form of structured settlement negotiations. Instead, arbitration is...Read More
California Civil Discovery Overview In any lawsuit, there will likely be questions and documents that you do not have. Discovery is the process in a court case for obtaining information from the other side. Discovery can end up being a significant portion of any case. It is highly dependent on how complex the case is...Read More
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, in approximately March 2020, the Superior Courts across California began suspending trials that were proceeding or set to go. A year later, in March 2021, there are still significant impacts on cases getting to trial. However, Sacramento County Superior Court, like many other counties, have attempted as best...Read More
Following is the 69th post in a series from Parker Taylor Law Group about recent changes to the California Bar Association (CBA)’s Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). This rule is found in Chapter 1 – “Lawyer-Client Relationship,” focusing on the prohibition of an attorney limiting their liability to a client without adequate representation. This Rule...Read More
Following is the 68th post in a series from Parker Taylor Law Group about recent changes to the California Bar Association (CBA)’s Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). This rule is found in Chapter 1 – “Lawyer-Client Relationship,” focusing on the conditions that must be met when a law practice is sold. This Rule of Professional...Read More
Following is the 67th post in a series from Parker Taylor Law Group about recent changes to the California Bar Association (CBA)’s Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). This rule is found in Chapter 2 – “Counselor,” focusing on lawyers serving as temporary judges, referees, or court-appointed arbitrators. This Rule of Professional Conduct, as revised, is...Read More
Following is the 66th post in a series from Parker Taylor Law Group about recent changes to the California Bar Association (CBA)’s Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). This rule is found in Chapter 8 – “Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession” and focuses on judicial officials. This Rule of Professional Conduct, as revised, is as...Read More
Following is the 64th post in a series from Parker Taylor Law Group about recent changes to the California Bar Association (CBA)’s Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). This rule is found in Chapter 5 – “Law Firms and Associations,” focusing on financial and similar types of arrangements with nonlawyers. This Rule of Professional Conduct, as...Read More
Following is the 62nd post in a series from Parker Taylor Law Group about recent changes to the California Bar Association (CBA)’s Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). This rule is found in Chapter 7 – “Information About Legal Services,” focusing on restrictions placed upon firm names and trade names. This Rule of Professional Conduct, as...Read More
Following is the 52nd post in a series from Parker Taylor Law Group about recent changes to the California Bar Association (CBA)’s Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). This rule is found in Chapter 8 – “Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession,” focusing on false statements made while applying for admission to practice law. This Rule...Read More