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May 2022 Members in the News

Jodi Halim Linker Appointed as New Federal Public Defender for Northern District of California BASF Section and Committee member Jodi Halim Linker was appointed as the new federal public defender for Northern District of California. In addition, she is also…

Barristers Club Judges Receptions Through the Years

On Thursday, July 14, 2022, the Barristers Club hosts its 38th Annual Judges Reception. The year’s honoree is Judge Ethan P. Schulman, San Francisco Superior Court. To honor this long-standing tradition, we are sharing a slideshow of photos from…

How Can Small and Solo Firms Comply with ADA Website Requirements Without Breaking the Bank

The number of ADA website accessibility lawsuits filed against businesses is steadily increasing with no signs of slowing down. In California alone, 359 federal lawsuits were filed in 2021, a 14% increase over the 2020 filings. New York, Florida, and…

Stay in Your Lane

I have been a solo/small firm attorney for almost five years, and a member of the BASF Solo/Small Firm section for more than four. For almost that entire time, my practice has focused on plaintiffs’ professional liability – specifically legal…

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BASF Lawyers Secure Move-Away Order for Domestic Violence Victim

The pandemic presented a worst-case scenario for many domestic violence victims trapped indoors with their abuser. But for one client of the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Justice and Diversity Center, the lockdown orders offered a chance to escape an…

What Technology is the Best Fit for Your Law Firm?

As with most professional service providers, legal professionals have a tendency to fall into the “If it ain’t broke…” camp. But over the past two years, attorneys have been put in a position where choosing not to implement new legal…

Should Trial Court Factual Findings Based on Written Evidence Receive Deference Under the First Amendment “Independent Review” Standard?

A recent California Supreme Court calls into question the proper standard for reviewing factual findings made in First Amendment cases. If the only evidence submitted to the trial court was in writing, are the court’s factual findings entitled to deference…

April 2022 Members in the News

BASF Leaders Circle Firms and Members Recognized in 2022 Edition of World Trademark Review 1000 Firms: Enforcement and Litigation Gold Cooley Fenwick & West Latham & Watkins Silver Hanson Bridgett Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe O’Melveny & Myers Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw…

How to Get the Raise You Deserve

Approaching your employer for a raise is not something anyone enjoys. But as the saying goes, “Don’t ask; don’t get.” Before you meet with your boss or bosses to ask for a raise, make sure you’re adequately prepared. Here are…

Representing Clients With Diminished Decision-Making Capacity

The State Bar of California Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility (COPRAC) recently published Formal Opinion 2021-207, addressing the ethical obligations of a lawyer who has a client with diminished decision-making capacity. Representing clients with diminished capacity involves unique challenges, including…

Legal Billing Dos and Don’ts: Your Quick Reference for Getting Paid

Whether you work for a large firm or you run your own private practice, getting your billing right is absolutely crucial. After all, your business can’t thrive without steady payments. Bad billing habits can lead to confused or frustrated clients…

March 2022 Members in the News

BASF Members Named to Daily Journal 2022 Top Cyber Lawyers BASF members Mark L. Krotoski, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius; Alex Iftimie, Morrison & Foerster; Natasha G. Kohne, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld; and Michael G. Rhodes, Cooley were selected as…

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