Today's assignment is based on chapter three and is in two parts:

Part one:

Using Westlaw, find

1. A California case in which an attorney is accused of failing to act with competence.  Write  a brief summary of the case and the ruling.

2.  A California case where the attorney is accused of failing to act with diligence.  Do the same as 1.

3. A California case in which an attorney's failure to communicate gives rise to liability.  Do the same as 1.


Part two: do "Spot the Issue" on page 70.