July 2016

Caught in a Trap: Presley’s Fiduciary Dilemma

After ten years of marriage, Lisa Marie Presley is all shook up after discovering that her fourth husband, Michael Lockwood, may have been mismanaging her money. Lockwood, a professional guitarist and musical producer for artists such as Carly Simon and…

Legal Writing Tip: Don’t Get Fouled up by Commonly Confused or Misused Words and Phrases

Here’s our final installment (at least for now) on the popular topic of tackling troublesome words and phrases. Either/or; Neither/nor “Neither” should be followed by “nor;” “either” should be followed by “or.” When the alternatives are in the singular, the…

Yahoo! and Morrison & Foerster Volunteer to Boost Nonprofit Organizations’ Services

The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) joined forces with Yahoo! and Morrison & Foerster to support local nonprofit organizations. The JDC clinic gave legal wellness assessments to six nonprofits that serve low-income Bay Area residents. Morrison & Foerster began the…

Seeking New Solos!

Community Law Practice Incubator Start Your Own Practice − Serve the Community Are you or someone you know interested in starting a solo practice? Apply now to participate in the soon-to-launch Community Law Practice Incubator. The Bar Association of San…

Are Your Employment Policies Up To Date?

As a business owner, there is much to keep on top of. Insurance, office space, technology, cash flow, not necessarily in that order. That doesn’t take into account the actual work of being a lawyer. While you’re busy navigating legal…

Seeking Attorneys in Their First Ten Years of Practice Who Are Passionate About the Legal Community

Join the Barristers Club Board of Directors, a passionate group of young leaders. Apply today and make an impact on the legal community by serving on the BASF Barristers Club’s Board of Directors in 2017. Directors serve three-year terms, commencing…

Legal Community Raises More Than $689,000 Through Food From The Bar Campaign

BASF and the SF-Marin Food Bank celebrated the results of the annual Food From the Bar (FFTB) campaign at an awards ceremony at Wine and Wall restaurant on June 23. FFTB is the legal community’s annual fundraising drive to benefit…

Finances & Profitability: Must-Read Resources at the San Francisco Law Library

The San Francisco Law Library maintains a comprehensive Law Practice Management Collection, with publications that detail all aspects of opening a practice—hanging your shingle, billing, marketing, risk management, technology, and more. This post introduces the Law Library’s LPM resources that…

We’re halfway through 2016 – take advantage of half price membership dues!

If you have been considering membership in The Bar Association of San Francisco, now is the time! Join starting July 1 and your dues are 50% off the full year membership rate. Experience all BASF has to offer through the…

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