Going solo can be a daunting proposition, but it is not without its benefits. For some, the idea of being their own boss is reason enough to take the plunge. For others, the flexible schedule and independence makes practical sense…
Legal Writing Tip: Don’t Get Fouled up by Commonly Confused or Misused Words and Phrases
Here’s our final installment (at least for now) on the popular topic of tackling troublesome words and phrases. Either/or; Neither/nor “Neither” should be followed by “nor;” “either” should be followed by “or.” When the alternatives are in the singular, the…
Caught in a Trap: Presley’s Fiduciary Dilemma
After ten years of marriage, Lisa Marie Presley is all shook up after discovering that her fourth husband, Michael Lockwood, may have been mismanaging her money. Lockwood, a professional guitarist and musical producer for artists such as Carly Simon and…
Yahoo! and Morrison & Foerster Volunteer to Boost Nonprofit Organizations’ Services
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) joined forces with Yahoo! and Morrison & Foerster to support local nonprofit organizations. The JDC clinic gave legal wellness assessments to six nonprofits that serve low-income Bay Area residents. Morrison & Foerster began the…
Seeking New Solos!
Community Law Practice Incubator Start Your Own Practice − Serve the Community Are you or someone you know interested in starting a solo practice? Apply now to participate in the soon-to-launch Community Law Practice Incubator. The Bar Association of San…
Are Your Employment Policies Up To Date?
As a business owner, there is much to keep on top of. Insurance, office space, technology, cash flow, not necessarily in that order. That doesn’t take into account the actual work of being a lawyer. While you’re busy navigating legal…
Legal Community Raises More Than $689,000 Through Food From The Bar Campaign
BASF and the SF-Marin Food Bank celebrated the results of the annual Food From the Bar (FFTB) campaign at an awards ceremony at Wine and Wall restaurant on June 23. FFTB is the legal community’s annual fundraising drive to benefit…
Seeking Attorneys in Their First Ten Years of Practice Who Are Passionate About the Legal Community
Join the Barristers Club Board of Directors, a passionate group of young leaders. Apply today and make an impact on the legal community by serving on the BASF Barristers Club’s Board of Directors in 2017. Directors serve three-year terms, commencing…
Finances & Profitability: Must-Read Resources at the San Francisco Law Library
The San Francisco Law Library maintains a comprehensive Law Practice Management Collection, with publications that detail all aspects of opening a practice—hanging your shingle, billing, marketing, risk management, technology, and more. This post introduces the Law Library’s LPM resources that…
We’re halfway through 2016 – take advantage of half price membership dues!
If you have been considering membership in The Bar Association of San Francisco, now is the time! Join starting July 1 and your dues are 50% off the full year membership rate. Experience all BASF has to offer through the…
Through the Looking Glass of the Depp-Heard Marriage
In the aftermath of the domestic violence allegations made by Amber Heard (“The Danish Girl”) about her husband of fifteen months, Johnny Depp (“Edward Scissorhands”), she is being accused of attempting to extort Depp into a generous financial settlement. Depp’s…
Discovering the Delegation: How You Can Join the California Conference of Bar Associations and Change California Law
As attorneys we are often confronted by situations where a law simply does not work in the client’s favor. Similarly, we often jump hurdles and create workarounds to accommodate laws and policies that are outdated, ineffective or downright misguided. Sometimes…