On March 4, 2020, when Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency in California in response to COVID-19, most Californians had no idea what the broad sweeping implications of this pandemic would mean. As months have gone by, households are…
Dad’s Last Wishes Survive Tammy’s Last Stand
Frank and Louise Gomez’s love story sounds like something out of Hollywood. He proposed, she accepted. Yet before they could marry, Frank gets called up to go to war. Fearing that he may not return from Korea, Frank calls off…
Adjust and Grow: The Paralegal Section’s Strategy on Succeeding During Uncertain Times
It’s hard to believe the fall season has arrived as many of us are still learning how to navigate this new reality imposed on us by COVID-19. Since March, when the shelter-in-place orders were first issued, local courts have implemented…
Location, Location, Location: Unauthorized Practice of Law in California
Thanks to advances in technology, lawyers around the country are able to represent their clients remotely, no matter where the lawyers physically shelter-in-place. Unfortunately, the rules and laws governing the unauthorized practice of law (UPL) and multi-jurisdictional practice (MJP) are…
Gala Raises Close to $300,000 for JDC Legal and Diversity Programs
The 16th annual and first virtual Gala of the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) on September 16 was a night to remember. This year’s Gala continued the tradition of celebrating JDC’s impact and sharing inspiration through client and student stories.…
November Members in the News
Daily Journal Announces Top 100 Lawyers in California The following BASF members were recognized as Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal: Mary E. Alexander, Mary Alexander & Associates; Rafey S. Balabanian, Edelson; Michael W. Bien, Rosen Bien…
Finding Opportunity in Challenging Times
This has been a year none of us expected. After so many months of doing things differently to minimize the risks of COVID-19, the memories of how things were at the beginning of the year, and last year, and the…
Cybersecurity for law firms: what every practice needs to know
Cybersecurity incidents are on the rise. And unfortunately, law firms are attractive targets for cybercriminals. Here’s a breakdown of why larger law firms need to invest even more in cybersecurity and what they can do to keep their offices safe.…