Nigella Lawson, famous for her cooking show with a flirtatious edge, has been involved in a very public break up from her husband of ten years, art collector, Charles Saatchi. In June 2013, the paparazzi captured photos of Saatchi with…
Mediator Spotlight: Patricia Prince
Bar Association of San Francisco Mediation Services Panelist Patricia Prince is a private mediator, offering dispute resolution services in San Francisco, Marin County and the Greater Bay Area. She focuses primarily on disputes in the areas of employment law, including…
Mediator Spotlight: Judge Ron Greenberg (Ret.)
Bar Association of San Francisco Mediation Services Panelist Judge Ron Greenberg, Retired has 30 years of combined judicial, mediation, and arbitration experience. He provides a unique service by merging his judicial authority with his skills as a highly trained mediator.…
Court Has Widest Discretion to Choose Parenting Plan for Former “Gossip Girl” Star and Ex-Husband
“Gossip Girl” star Kelly Rutherford had one of the most contentious divorces and custody wars we have ever written about, complete with restraining orders, private investigators, and possible involvement by Rutherford in the revocation of her ex’s (Daniel Giersch) American…
Mediating in the World of Antitrust: Part II
Antitrust litigation is increasingly international. Whether it’s the price-fixing of computer chips, LCD screens, diamonds or fertilizer, U.S. courts frequently assume jurisdiction over foreign defendants accused of conduct that affects U.S. competition. At the same time, these defendants, domestic or…
End of Romance Can Signal Start of Litigation When Pricey Engagement Ring is at Stake
The NFL’s highest paid defensive player, Mario Williams of the Buffalo Bills, is suing his ex-fiancée for refusing to return her $785,000 diamond engagement ring. In his suit, he says that the ex, Erin Marzouki, “unilaterally terminated” the engagement on…
Interesting News from the World of Estate Planning
Finally: Legal Recourse for the Fraudulently Disinherited Some people will sink pretty low to snatch someone else’s inheritance for themselves – even lying to a dying family member to prevent him from signing his will. Marc Christian MacGinnis tried to…
Mediating in the World of Antitrust: Part I
Antitrust litigation is, fundamentally, regulatory law, largely waged as a complex battle of economic experts. Threats of civil damages are in the hundreds of millions. Joint and several liability in the face of potentially huge recoveries creates both distrust and…
Is Keeping Ex-Wife Off Reality TV a Motive in Steve Nash’s Objection?
Usually, when one parent wants to move with the children closer to the other parent who lives out of state, the out-of-state parent has no objection. However, Steve Nash of the L.A. Lakers is objecting. Nash and his ex-wife, Alejandra…
Fee Disputes Committee Still Going Strong After More Than 30 Years
The Bar Association of San Francisco has always emphasized the importance of giving back to the community. BASF would like to recognize a particular group of attorneys who are great examples of exceptional service and dedication: the Executive Committee for…