The California legislature has created a new “transfer on death deed” for real property. On Monday, November 9, 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 139 into law, allowing for deeds that provide for a transfer upon the death of the owner.…
The San Francisco Law Library is Ready to Help You
The San Francisco Law Library wants to offer a reminder to San Francisco attorneys and firms about the Library’s extensive services and databases available to support their legal research needs, especially now that the Mills Law Library and Boalt Express…
Divorce is the (Peach) Pits for Former Beverly Hills 90210 Actor
Many thought that Brian Austin Green (“Beverly Hills 90210”) was the luckiest guy in the world for marrying Megan Fox (“Transformers” and “Jennifer’s Body”). Unfortunately that luck has run out. After five years of marriage, two children and a total…
Former Scholarship Recipient Shines in Bay Area Legal Community
The Justice & Diversity Center’s Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship program demonstrates the organization’s commitment to advancing diversity in the legal profession. The program awards diverse first year Bay Area law students with a $30,000 scholarship, over three years,…
Famed Legacy Business Fights to Stay in San Francisco with Help of LRIS Panel Attorney, Sal Timpano
These days in San Francisco, the topic of ever increasing rent garners headlines. Those headlines often relate to the housing market and soaring commercial rent is also changing the city’s neighborhoods for good. Case in point is Carlos Navarro’s Academy…
Clinical Psychologist’s Pro Bono Time Helps JDC Provide Holistic Legal and Social Services
JDC is pleased to recognize November’s Volunteer of the Month, Brady Dalton, a clinical psychologist who volunteers with the Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP). Dalton has volunteered with HAP for two years, providing comprehensive psychological evaluations for clients so they can…
JDC Teams up with Law Firm and In-House Attorneys To Serve Local Nonprofits
JDC, Covington & Burling, and Dolby held a free clinic in September and assessed overall legal wellness for seven nonprofit organizations. Covington graciously hosted the clinic, which opened with Dolby’s General Counsel, Andy Stewart, welcoming 17 volunteer attorneys. A panel…
Cellar Blindness in Mediation and How to Avoid It
Most of us have encountered a lawyer who seems to have no perspective about the case. When confronted with a weakness in the case, such lawyer seems stunned. Whether this is a result of carelessness or simply an inability to…
BASF Welcomes Roger Moss to its Mediation Services Panel
BASF’s newest addition to its Mediation Services panel, Roger Moss, brings a wealth of experience in mediating family, business and real estate cases, including conflicts associated with addiction and mental health issues. Moss understands that protracted conflict injures people, damages…
Legal Writing Tip: And Now, a Few Words from the Bench
Three, relatively recent appointees to the First District Court of Appeals discussed their experiences serving on the court, described their decision-making processes, and shared their thoughts on crafting stronger, more persuasive briefs at a luncheon sponsored by BASF’s Appellate Section…
Beware of CLE Requirements
All active California lawyers must complete 25 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) every three years, or risk being placed on inactive status. (Bus. & Prof. Code §6070, subd. (a).) Additionally, misrepresenting that one has completed those hours may result…
JDC Thanks Our Leadership Council
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) recognizes and thanks our Leadership Council, chaired in 2014 and 2015 by Katherine Ritchey, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. The members are attorneys who are active with JDC. They then generously share even more…