San Francisco Associate Anna Gehriger Recognized in Law School Dean Blog
http://www.law.unlv.edu/newsletters/email_BoydBriefs_2014_01_09.html
Las Vegas Associate Co-Chairs Creation of First Bi-Lingual Special Edition Nevada Lawyer in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Co-Authors Feature Article
Siria L. Gutiérrez served on the Las Vegas Latino Bar Association committee which spearheaded the September 2013 Special Edition of the Nevada Lawyer in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. She helped co-author the main feature which highlighted the achievements and contributions of Hispanic members of the Nevada Bar. The issue was the first Nevada Lawyer…
San Francisco Office Prevails on a Motion to Strike Punitive Damages in Premises Liability Matter
Robert K. Phillips and Jacqueline K. Oh successfully brought a motion to strike punitive damages against Michigan plaintiffs in a premises liability matter venued in San Francisco Superior Court. Our attorneys effectively argued under California’s choice of law analysis that Michigan had a predominant interest in the application of its law prohibiting punitive damages against…
San Francisco Office Prevails on a Motion for Summary Judgment in a Wrongful Death Suit
Attorneys Robert K. Phillips, Jessica Stuart Pliner and Jacqueline K. Oh represented a landowner of an apartment complex in a wrongful death and survival action in Fresno County Superior Court. The firm filed a motion for summary judgment arguing that our clients did not owe a duty of care to protect against unforeseeable criminal acts…
Las Vegas Office Prevails on Motion for Exclusion Sanctions
The firm won a Motion for Exclusion Sanctions on behalf of its client, a major retailer. As a result, the Court issued an Order excluding plaintiff’s future medical expenses in excess of $200,000, excluding evidence of permanent disability and excluding from trial plaintiff’s two retained medical experts. As a result of this Order, plaintiff is limited…
Associate Anna Gehriger Recognized in Law School Dean Blog
Associate Anna Gehriger chairs the Barristers’ Diversity Committee, which organized a diverse panel of law school administrators to educate attendees about career opportunities at law schools: http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/blogs/Deans/posts/basf-presents-exploring-careers-in-law-school-administration.html.
Legal Aid of Napa Valley Recognizes Partner Bradley Jameson for his Outstanding Pro Bono Legal Services in 2012
Partner Bradley Jameson was recognized by Legal Aid of Napa Valley for his Outstanding Pro Bono Legal Services in partnership with Legal Aid of Napa Valley in 2012.
San Francisco Office Prevails on a Motion for Summary Judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District
In December 2012, the San Francisco office prevailed on a Motion for Summary Judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District against Plaintiff’s claims of age and disability based discrimination, harassment, retaliation and failure to accommodate. Attorneys Gregory Spallas and Anna Gehriger brought the motion on behalf of a large commercial employer before…
San Francisco Associate Anna Gehriger Joins Board of Directors of BASF Barristers Club for the 2013-2015 Term
The Barristers Club, BASF’s new attorney division, announced the officers for the 2013 Board of Directors. Read more at: http://www.sfbar.org/newsroom/2012/20121025.aspx and http://www.sfbar.org/barristers/board.aspx.
San Francisco Associates and Staff Attend BASF’s School to College Day
Attorneys Ashley Standfield, Kendra McGee, and Holly Brauchli joined assistants Theresa Mongelluzzo and Nicholas Garcia at the Bar Association of San Francisco’s School to College Day on October 16, 2012. At this service event, the participants conversed with students about applying to college and seeking scholarships. All enjoyed the opportunity to “pay it forward” by…
Las Vegas Office Prevails on Motion to Exclude Claims Totaling Over 1.2 Million Dollars in Personal Injury Suit
Attorney A. J. Sharp successfully brought a motion to exclude Plaintiff’s claims for future medical expenses and wage loss totaling more than $1.2 million in a personal injury matter venued in the United States District Court. Mr. Sharp successfully argued that plaintiff’s counsel’s failure to timely provide accurate and updated computations of damages substantially prejudiced…
Associates attend BASF’s Annual Judges Reception
Associates Ashley Standfield, Holly Brauchli and Anna Gehriger attended this year’s Judges Reception. Each year, the Barristers Club invites judges of San Francisco Superior Court, as well as federal judges and magistrates to the Judges Reception for an evening of mingling with the young lawyers of the Barristers Club. The revenue raised at this event…