Can Money Talk? The Ethics of Sharing Profits with Non-Lawyers  Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020 Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm Location: Online Webinar Cost: $10 Register: Here MCLE: One Hour of General Participatory MCLE   A program discussing the ethics rules associated with lawyers forming business partnerships with nonlawyers.   This lively program featuring three presenters that…

Every Dog Has Their Day in Court: Dog Law 101 Date: Friday, December 4, 2020 Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm Location: Online Webinar Cost: $10 Register: Here MCLE: One Hour of General Participatory MCLE   This program will discuss the evolving field of dog law, including fundamentals, local laws, and ownership and custody disputes.   Not so…

Professional Responsibility and Technology During COVID-19 Date: Monday, December 7, 2020 Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm Location: Online Webinar Cost: $10 Register: Here MCLE: One Hour of General Participatory MCLE   This is a presentation about legal ethics rules and best practices related to the use of technology by attorneys during COVID-19.   Are you up to…

Asylum and Removal Defense Law Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm Location: Online Webinar Cost: $10 Register: Here MCLE: One Hour of General Participatory MCLE   This program will cover the legal and humanitarian issues arising from the current Migrant Protection Protocols affecting asylum seekers.   Under the current Migrant Protection Protocols, certain…

Does the new COVID-19 normal leave you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel inundated with emails, text messages, and telephone calls, and find yourself missing the simplicity of face-to-face interactions? We sure do! So, we have decided to try something new to reach out to our patrons!   This week, our fantastic reference librarians are introducing…

As we give thanks this Holiday season, our thoughts often turn to those in need. Giving Tuesday was born as a day to focus on supporting the agencies that support our community.   The San Diego Law Library strives to make sure that all residents of San Diego County have access to justice by providing…

Due to the concerning increase in the reported cases of COVID-19/coronavirus in San Diego County, the Law Library has decided to suspend our in-person services until further notice. This will impact book circulation at our Downtown and North County Locations and appointments at our Downtown location.   BUT, don’t despair, WE ARE STILL OPEN and…

The Law Library will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th, in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. Remote assistance appointments, Virtual Front Desk, email, telephone, and statewide chat services will resume on Monday, November 30th.   While the library is closed, you can access many of our online resources. Start with our COVID-19 Legal Issues page, Self-Help Center, or the research…

MCLE Crunch Time starts NEXT TUESDAY! Over the next two months, the Law Library is hosting many amazing speakers to provide the MCLE credits you need, including hard-to-find legal ethics, competence issues, and Recognition & Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession credits.     And, this year we are making your MCLE experience even…

We know that the sudden suspension of in-person services at the library is an inconvenience for many of our patrons. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been changing and adapting our services quickly in order to be responsive to the needs of our community. BUT, these quick changes mean that is it sometimes difficult to…