Ethical Obligations to an Intended Beneficiary
An attorney advising a client has no duty to a third party affected by that advice unless there is a “showing that the legal advice
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Cannot Waive Licensing Board Complaints in Settlement
A recent settlement agreement Simas & Associates, Ltd. on behalf of  two licensed professionals inspired this blog. The parties – call them Doctor and CPA
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Agency as Affirmative Defense
Civil Code section 2295 provides: “An agent is one who represents another, called the principal, in dealings with third persons. Such representation is called agency.”
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Make Sure to Define 'Confidential'
As the business world has turned increasingly tech-savvy, more and more employees—even run-of-the-mill support staff—are exposed to what businesses consider “confidential, proprietary, or trade secrets.”
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The Failure to Mitigate Damages
When a party is harmed, that typically gives rise to a claim for damages. However, an express limitation to the extent of recovery for those
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