The evolving nature of the music industry has brought on a number of important developments in music copyright law over the last few years. On September 12, the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Intellectual Property Section sponsored a panel with…
Meet the Judges: Collaborative Outreach Sparks Dialogue
On October 21, 2018, fifteen members of the San Francisco Superior Court met members of the local community at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in the City’s Excelsior district. This was the second “Meet the Judges” community outreach event to take…
Daily Journal Announces Top Boutique Firms for 2018
The following firms were recently named Top Boutique Firms by the Daily Journal. Congratulations to these firms and the BASF members that work there! Alto Litigation Horvitz & Levy Joseph Saveri Law Firm
JDC Volunteer Helps Nonprofits Prevent Workplace Harassment & Discrimination
Since 2016, employment attorney Chantelle Egan of Seyfarth Shaw has provided her expertise to nonprofit audiences by leading free trainings on preventing harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Chantelle has helped over 150 individuals representing nearly 30 local nonprofits not…
Gala Raises $360,000+ for JDC Legal and Diversity Programs
Over 400 members of the legal community were in attendance to celebrate the work of the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of the Bar Association of San Francisco on September 27 at JDC’s Annual Gala. The gala raised more than…
Minority Scholarship Reception Honors Donors and Recipients
On Tuesday, October 9 Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship donors, recipients, board members of the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) and the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) gathered to celebrate and honor 2018 scholarship donors and recipients Sallia Wilkins,…
Members Honored by Minority Bar Coalition
Congratulations to the following Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) members who are being honored by the Minority Bar Coalition with Unity Awards: Marisa Chun, McDermott Will & Emery, was selected for the award by the Justice & Diversity Center…
Strengthening the Network of San Francisco Lawyers Practicing Cannabis Law
On October 4, the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Cannabis Law section presented the first BASF Cannabis Conference, bringing together more than 140 lawyers and clients, professors and students, and leaders in the California cannabis movement, for a half-day of…
New Rules of Professional Conduct Effective November 1
The State Bar of California’s nearly 70 new and amended Rules of Professional Conduct take effect today, November 1, 2018. The new rules apply to the more than 250,000 attorneys licensed in California. This marks the first overhaul of ethics rules for…
It’s Who You Know: Can California’s trade secret law protect social media connections?
Businesses and entrepreneurs have spent much of the past decade building their social media presences. Companies now know that a strong social media following can help them broaden their reach, target specific demographics, and build customer loyalty. As the value…
A Widow’s Unwelcome Surprise Makes New Spousal Rights Law
When Shu Hsun Tai lied and told his wife their property was “all hers,” the dying Los Angeles man couldn’t possibly have known his treachery would lead to a milestone for spousal rights. He and Francine Yeh bought their condo…
Legal Writing Tip: Know When to Capitalize the “C” in Court
The issue may seem trivial, but it is not. Knowing when to capitalize the “c” in court and when to leave it in lower case is a matter of legal literacy. Rule 7.3.1. and Rule 8 of The Bluebook: A…