California’s Senate Bill 294 – the “Workplace Know Your Rights Act” – adds a significant new compliance layer for employers beginning in 2026 within Labor Code sections 1550–1559. The Act requires employers affirmatively educate employees about workplace and constitutional rights,…
San Francisco-Marin Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) Celebrates 80 Years of Answering the Call
In 1946, BASF launched its Lawyer Referral Service to help returning World War II veterans navigate the legal challenges of returning to civilian life. Within a year, nearly 100 vetted attorneys had joined the program, offering clients an initial consultation for just $5. Now, what…
April 2026 Members in the News
Teresa Johnson with Terras Congratulations to Teresa Johnson, partner at WilmerHale and BASF Past President, who has joined the Terras advisory board. Terras is the global network for sustainability and climate leaders, and under her guidance, the organization will explore…