Morrison & Foerster LLP

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Morrison & Foerster is a global firm with over 1,000 lawyers across 18 offices in the US, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1883, the firm remains dedicated to providing our clients, which include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and technology and life science companies, with legendary service. Clients rely on us for innovative and business-minded solutions. Our attorneys share high standards, a commitment to excellence and a passion for helping our clients succeed. Our commitment to serving client needs has resulted in enduring relationships and a record of high achievement. We are also among the nation's leaders for our longstanding commitment to pro bono work.

Antitrust, bankruptcy and restructuring, capital markets, communications and media, corporate, energy, entertainment, environmental, financial services, financial transactions, government contracts, intellectual property, investment management, land use and natural resources, life sciences, litigation, privacy, project finance and development, real estate, tax and technology transactions.

Building a Greener San Francisco
Mitchell S. Randall, Megan Jennings, August 21, 2008
Seeking to solidify its position as a leader in sustainability efforts, the City of San Francisco has followed on the heels of Los Angeles and other California municipalities by enacting new green building measures for construction and renovation of private sector development. San Francisco's...

Green Buildings: Coming to a Location near You!
Mitchell S. Randall, David A. Gold, Thomas B. Ruby, Miles Imwalle, August 9, 2008
California has again taken the lead in developing regulations to reduce our carbon footprint, this time taking aim at buildings, the source of over one third of the State's greenhouse gas emissions.

Stayin' Alive: California Legislature Grants Automatic One-Year Extension to Subdivision Map Act Approvals
David A. Gold, Robert Hodil, August 9, 2008
In keeping with similar extensions provided during previous downturns in the housing market, the California Legislature recently passed a bill that will automatically extend the expiration date of tentative maps, vesting tentative maps, and tentative parcel maps approved under the Subdivision Map...

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