Legal By The Bay



For the sake of writing in plain English, at the very least, banish these words and phrases

In the first chapter of Plain English for Lawyers (5th ed. 2005), Richard C. Wydick states simply the premise of his book: “Good legal writing should not differ, without good reason, from ordinary, well-written English.” Bryan A. Garner makes the…

Call to Action for Barristers Section or Committee Service – Applications Now Open

The Barristers Executive Committees are looking for new members to join in 2024. Becoming active in section leadership is a great way to build a network of valuable professional contacts and friendships within your practice or interest area and get…

Meet Ryan Griffith, Member of BASF’s Basketball Executive Committee

This column allows us to get better acquainted with some of the big-hearted people serving BASF as members or staff. When asked for “nominees,” Allison Wang, co-chair of BASF’s Minority Bar Coalition board, recommended Ryan Griffith with tremendous enthusiasm. “For…