Tired of inappropriate comments, intimidation, bullying, or other appalling behavior from a fellow lawyer often disguised as zealous representation taking the place of professional discussion, negotiation, and skillful, hard-fought advocacy? Unfortunately, you are not alone. Thankfully, help may soon be…
BASF’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Hosts Taiwanese Judges
During a delightful and mutually informative afternoon, on July 31, 2023, BASF’s ADR Department was honored to host a group of Taiwanese judges representing The Judicial Yuan of The Republic of China. Hsueh Ying Chao, Judge in the Civil Department…
September 2023 Members in the News
BASF Leader Circle Firms Listed Among “The Best Lawyers in America,” 2024 Edition Congratulations to the 34 Lieff Cabraser attorneys featured, with 26 individuals recognized for “The Best Lawyers in America” awards, and 8 “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in…
LRIS Attorney Charles Wisch Successfully Closes A Wrongful Termination Referral
In June 2023, attorney Charles Wisch successfully closed out a wrongful termination referral he received from the SF-Marin LRIS in December 2020. Since 1995, Mr. Wisch has consistently been an LRIS member who has built an impressive reputation for delivering…
Third Party Business Entities Covered By California’s Fair Employment Law
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) includes our state’s laws prohibiting discrimination, retaliation, and harassment in the workplace. On August 21, 2023, the California Supreme Court answered a question from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the meaning…
JDC Celebrates the Recipients of its Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) is proud to announce the 2023 recipients of its Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarships. Thanks to the generosity of donors, two scholarships will be awarded…