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In this riveting program, Stuart Teicher (the CLE Performer), tells the true story of lawyers who broke the law and the ethics rules they broke (or could have broken). And this particular episode is a two-for! One true lawyer crime story, and one less-than-criminal but-very-disgusting lawyer bad behavior story!  Read more

Lawyers used to be able to get away with looking the other way. We could conveniently ignore the misdeeds of our clients…we could keep our eyes shut. Not anymore.   Read more

The determinants of aging include both cellular nutrient density and retained toxicity. Read more

August is National Wellness Month. As we enter this last month of summer, it is important for all of us to be mindful of our mental and physical health. Recent studies have shown that lawyers are more likely to neglect their physical and mental health because of demands at work. Read more

It’s hard to argue with this sentiment from the ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius. After all, what a boring world it would be if we truly “knew it all,” and were never challenged to expand our skillsets, particularly for a group of lawyers! Read more

Starting in August of 2025, the State Bar will begin implementing reviews of client trust accounting. Proposed Scope of Client Trust Account Protection Program Compliance Review Procedures, State Bar of California (July 10, 2025) Read more

This summer marked a milestone for the California Lawyers Association’s Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section as we hosted our largest and most successful Summer Mixers to date. Designed to bring together summer associates, law students, and new lawyers (those in their first eight years Read more

When CLA Ethics Committee Chair Suzanne Burke Spencer talks about ethics in law, her passion is immediately evident. Read more

When asked to describe California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting in a word or two, Programs Committee members enthusiastically respond: Exceptional. Career-changing. Educational. Meaningful. Community-building. Growth. Elevated. Connecting. Their answers are as compelling as the conference itself. Read more

This article highlights the duties owed by attorneys to the affiliates and other constituents of a company client. Read more