December 2013

Spouse’s Undisclosed Twitter Investment Could Benefit Her Ex Post-IPO

Twitter’s Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) has garnered much attention since the company went public in November, and divorcé Stuart Strumwasser has taken a particular interest in its worth. He alleges that his ex-wife, Jennifer Johnson, hid her investment in the…

Justice & Diversity Center Welcomes New Staff Attorneys

The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) is pleased to welcome Eunice Chang as the Staff Attorney for the Right to Civil Counsel Pilot Program (RTCC). RTCC, the first of its kind in the nation, is a joint venture between JDC…

JDC’s Right to Civil Counsel Project Gears Up in 2014

On November 18, 2013, a group of 40, including Jim Brosnahan of Morrison & Foerster, San Francisco Superior Court Presiding Judge Cynthia Lee, and San Francisco Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, joined JDC staff and volunteer attorneys in celebrating…

Under Washington Law, Marriage Establishes No Express or Technical Trust With Respect to the Exception from Discharge Provided in Bankruptcy Code Section 523(a)(4)

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BASF’s Indigent Defense Program Celebrates Ten Years

Ten years ago this month, the Indigent Defense Administration (IDA) commenced oversight of all administrative/fiscal responsibilities for the panel of criminal defense practitioners who represent indigent minors and adults for whom the Public Defender has a conflict of interest. BASF,…

8-Month-Old ‘Ball of Cuteness’ Helps Raise Over 10k for the Justice & Diversity Center

Too often, attorneys in San Francisco see the impressive generosity of their firms and believe that making their own individual donation would be meaningless. And as a result, these otherwise incredibly generous attorneys never make a donation to the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC).

Family Law Corner: Ex-Wife Calls Foul On Ex-Husband’s Spending

Kendra Rae Davis, sometime “Real Housewives of Atlanta” groupie and wife of former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Antonio Davis, is calling foul on his spending down their joint accounts since she filed for divorce last June. In addition…

What Litigators Need to Know About Generations X and Y

While the dramatic growth in the aging population of Boomers is well known, it is important to understand the influence of emerging adult populations in their wake. Generations X (adults age 31-47) and Y (ages 18-30) now constitute over 50%…

BASF Shows Appreciation For Its Section and Committee Volunteer Leaders

The BASF and Barristers Section and Committee Chairs, Co-Chairs and Vice Chairs were honored at an appreciation party held on October 16. These volunteer leaders have collectively put on more than 240 programs drawing more than 7,000 guests. The event…

The Importance of Mediator Follow-Up

We’ve all been there — mediating a contentious dispute all day, trying to resolve it in a mediation session but to no avail. The parties and their counsel depart the session frustrated, disappointed, and perhaps a little angry. Is this…

Disability Rights Committee Working to Educate Employers

BASF’s Equality Committee on Disability Rights recently held a CLE and panel discussion titled “Training, Hiring, and Retaining Lawyers with Disabilities.” The event, presented during October’s Disability Awareness Month, was moderated by committee co-chair Cristina Rubke, Shartsis Friese. The program…

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