Last month, this column addressed steps that a firm can take to avoid disputes with and claims by clients. Unfortunately, some claims are unavoidable. Below are four tips for general counsel to consider when their law firm receives a demand…
Quinn Arntsen Joins Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance Board of Directors
BASF Leader Circle firm member Quinn Arntsen, Farella Braun + Martel, has joined the board of directors of the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance. Arntsen is a senior associate in the firm’s Real Estate and Land Use Department.
Legal Ethics Corner: New Rule of Professional Conduct 1.4 Regarding Communication with Clients
On May 10, 2018, the California Supreme Court adopted sweeping changes to the California Rules of Professional Conduct (“CRPC” or “Rules”). These changes will go into effect on November 1, 2018. One Rule that will change significantly is CRPC 3-500…
Douglas Young Named President-Elect of the American College of Trial Lawyers
BASF Leader Circle firm partner Douglas Young, Farella Braun + Martel, was elected President-Elect of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers at its Annual Meeting in New Orleans. He most recently served as its Treasurer. Young is a former president of the Bar Association of San…
Let’s Lose the Booze: Rethinking Networking Events
Burned out after a long, stressful day? Unwind at happy hour. Presenting a difficult case in court? Here’s some liquid courage. Need to introduce new associates to your clients? Host a networking event with an open bar. Alcohol consumption and…
BASF Welcomes Kevin Haroff to the Bay Area Mediation Services Panel
Kevin T. Haroff is the San Francisco managing partner of the national environmental and business litigation firm Marten Law. A litigator and mediator, he holds degrees from Cornell University’s Law School and Graduate School of Management. Haroff has helped resolve…
In the Dog House: Pet Custody and Logic
Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, otherwise known as Logic, is a rapper whose career took off with his hit “1-800-273-8255.” However, his marriage to Jessica Andrea did not fare as well as his career. Logic and Andrea married in 2015…
Grow Your Contact List While Keeping Robocallers and Spammers at Bay
We yoke the law to ethical standards because ethics serve both the cause of justice and the efficacy of the work. However, ethical standards—such as the ABA’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct—present a variety of challenges, especially when it comes…
BASF Members Recognized as Cannabis Law Trailblazers by the National Law Journal
The following BASF members were included in the National Law Journal’s 2018 list of Cannabis Law Trailblazers: Amanda Conley, Brand & Branch; BASF Cannabis Law Section co-chair Ryan Lowther, Farella Braun + Martel; Shabnam Malek, Brand & Branch; BASF Cannabis Law Section secretary Nicole Howell Neubert, Clark Neubert.
Former JDC Attorney Named Judge of State Bar of California
After eight years with the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC), Manjari Chawla was appointed hearing judge for the State Bar Court. Selected by the Supreme Court of California, Chawla will serve a six-year term beginning November 1, 2018. Chawla was…
Housing Dispute? Handle it Quickly Online
Housing disputes emerge daily across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Escalating roommate disagreements, behavioral problems that disrupt a housing community, and unlawful detainer legal actions—blended with the most expensive rental prices in the United States—make for a perfect storm.…
Preparing for the Inevitable: BASF’s Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program
Fee disputes are inevitable. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a solo practitioner or a partner at an Am Law 100 firm—if you are charging a fee for your services, you are going to have a client who complains about the…