In 2023, both California and the federal government have sought to expand on a growing trend banning noncompete agreements. Although California has a longstanding prohibition against noncompete agreements, the Federal Trade Commission’s recently proposed rule banning noncompete agreements could nevertheless…

Thank you for being a member of the BASF Art Law Section! We want to share a recap of our most recent event, our plans for the remainder of 2023, and an open application call for new members of the…

An attorney who decides to close their practice should consult the “Guidelines for Closing or Selling a Law Practice” on the State Bar website, as well as the California Rules of Professional Conduct (“CRPC”), as amended.  For example, CRPC 1.16…

Consider using a colon to join two, closely related independent clauses when you want to emphasize the second. This year in the Legal Writing Tip column we have examined the use of two different punctuation marks—the comma and the semicolon—in forming…

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…

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…

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…

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…