Using punctuation correctly and to best effect is essential to achieving clarity and readability in writing. In legal writing, this is especially so when it comes to the comma. For example, failing to use a serial comma after the second…
Avoid comma confusion
Pulling Up Stakes: Issues to Consider in Seeking to Terminate an Office Lease
As lawyers and firms continue to evaluate whether they should work in a conventional office, work from home, or use a hybrid model, one problem they must confront is what to do about their existing office lease. In a typical…
New Year, New Rules: What You Need to Know About CTAPP
Following high-profile scandals involving misuse and misappropriation of client trust funds, the California State Bar implemented the Client Trust Account Protection Program, or CTAPP – a series of new rules governing the handling of funds and reporting compliance. In the…
Call to Action for BASF and Barristers Section or Committee Service – Applications Now Open
An important factor contributing to the Bar Association of San Francisco is the integration of professional leadership and volunteer opportunities. Annually, we ask members to step forward and help by volunteering their time, expertise, and commitment to BASF. Leadership positions…
School to College Program Student Named Willie Mays Scholar
The School to College program has achieved a major accomplishment with one of its students being named a Willie Mays Scholar. This scholarship, awarded by the Giants Community Fund, is highly coveted in San Francisco as it helps to address…
How Lawyers Get Paid
One of the top business struggles lawyers face is getting paid. Law firm profitability depends on receiving prompt payment from clients. When clients fail to pay their legal bills, it can be incredibly frustrating, especially as you’re working towards closing…
Significant New Laws Governing the Workplace in California
California has a robust set of laws governing the workplace. The laws continue to evolve and 2023 is no different. What follows is a review of significant new laws that will affect most workplaces starting January 1, 2023. AB 1041…
Use it or Lose It: Take Advantage of Your Annual Insurance Risk Management Budget
California lawyers should have professional liability insurance to avoid paying damages and expenses out of pocket if a claim is asserted against them. Those who do not have insurance must disclose that fact to each client in writing at the…
December Client Spotlight: The Family Law Project
This month, the Justice & Diversity Center is sharing a story from the Family Law Project concerning their client’s journey towards dissolving their marriage and establishing custody of their child. Five days after son her was born, the client experienced…
December 2022 Members in the News
BASF Leaders Circle Firms Named 2023 “Law Firm of the Year” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Advertising Law; Media Law Davis Wright Tremaine Banking and Finance Law; Securities / Capital Markets Law Latham & Watkins Biotechnology Law Arnold &…
November 2022 Members in the News
Melinda Haag Named Among Top 250 Women in Litigation – West by Benchmark Litigation Past BASF Board member Melinda L. Haag, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, has been recognized as one of the Top 250 Women in Litigation. Melinda…
Why You Should Be Using an LPM
These days, clients expect more from their attorneys than ever before. With modern technology providing instant access to everything a consumer could want or need, legal professionals are faced with the challenge of staying up to date with the latest…