Tag Archives: California law
What is a “Professional Fiduciary”?
WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL FIDUCIARY? Put simply, a professional fiduciary is a person who acts in a fiduciary capacity, as a business endeavor, in exchange for pay. There are numerous laws that define and govern the acts (and qualifications, and definition) of professional fiduciaries; this post will talk only about professional fiduciaries who act… Read More »
What is a Legal Conflict of Interest?
WHAT IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST? In the context of lawyers and legal relationships, a conflict of interest exists when a lawyer’s duty to a client would require the lawyer to take action that is contrary to or would prejudice to the interests of the lawyer, another client, or someone else to whom the… Read More »
What is “Pro Hac Vice” Admission, and Why is it Important?
WHAT IS PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION? The Latin phrase pro hac vice means “for this occasion only.” In the practice of law, the phrase refers to the practice of a lawyer who is not admitted to practice in a certain jurisdiction (but who is licensed in another jurisdiction) being permitted to participate as counsel in a single, specific… Read More »
What Duty Do Landowners Owe to Trespassers?
COMMON LAW RULES ABOUT “TYPES OF ENTRY” NO LONGER GOVERN PREMISES LIABILITY CLAIMS. Originally, California law held landlords and property owners to a different standard depending on the reason an injured person originally entered the defendant’s property. The highest level of duty was owed to “invitees” – people the owner “invited” or welcomed onto the land. The… Read More »
