On February 24, 2021, the Antitrust & Business Regulation Section hosted a panel discussion of the recent government and private actions against large technology companies, with views from regulator, scholar and private practitioner perspectives. Panelists spoke on parallels drawn from…
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: The Remote Paralegal
Nearly a year ago, March 17, 2020 to be exact, I started my remote working experience as a paralegal. The COVID-19 pandemic has not been easy for any of us. It has disrupted and affected our lives in profound ways. …
Answering the Call
Celebrating 75 years serving the community: 1946-2021 This coming August, the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) of BASF will officially turn 75. The dynamic growth and changes to the program over the last seven and a half decades are…
Chipping Away At Single-Family Zoning
For decades, San Francisco’s rate of housing production has lagged behind demand, leading to skyrocketing prices and widespread displacement. One of the most effective and affordable strategies to increase the housing stock is to allow single-family homes to be converted…
Resolving Conflicts between Properties with an Old Tool: Collaborative Land Use Easements
As an experienced litigator or real estate lawyer, what are your available strategies if you encounter situations like these? Noise, dust, and vibrations from an operating gravel quarry have not impacted the surrounding ranches, but a housing developer seeks land…
Improve Your Client Intake: 5 Steps to Seal the Deal
The client intake process is arguably the most critical part of your law firm management. It’s how you get clients, procure retainers, and generate cash flow. The initial client consultation sets the tone for the entire case, so make sure…
April 2021 CLE Bulletin and Webcast Replays
BASF has a full lineup of MCLE courses, mixers and networking events this month. If you missed a program, check out the Webcast Replays and get caught up any time that is convenient for you. To register for an event,…
Tanya Neiman’s Spirit Lives On in JDC’s Work
Fifteen years ago, on February 27, 2006, the legal community lost a friend, ally, and leader when attorney Tanya Neiman passed away after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Tanya Neiman was a well-known figure in San Francisco’s legal community…
March 2021 CLE Bulletin and Webcast Replays
BASF has a full lineup of MCLE courses, mixers and networking events this month. If you missed a program from January or February, check out the Webcast Replays and get caught up any time that is convenient for you. To…
Can You Confront Opposing Counsel if Opposing Counsel Is Violating the Rules of Professional Conduct?
Believing that opposing counsel violated the California Rules of Professional Conduct (CRPC or Rule) can present a clear ethical dilemma for attorneys. However, Rule 3.10, also known as the extortion prohibition rule, provides limitations on the attorney’s actions. Rule 3.10…
March 2021 Members in the News
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Announces Best Places To Work The following BASF Leaders Circle firms were included on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality: Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld Alston & Bird Arnold…
Virginia Adds to the Privacy Compliance Matrix
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) dominated privacy compliance efforts in 2018. Compliance efforts for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) followed in 2019, and California voters then approved the California Privacy Rights Act in 2020—necessitating additional compliance…