The Geysers, Lake and Sonoma Counties

Representing Calpine Corporation in connection with environmental, permitting and land use issues associated with its 725-megawatt Geysers geothermal facilities including federal lease and license renewals under NEPA, and County land use/permitting proceedings under CEQA in Lake and Sonoma Counties. We also developed environmental and emergency response actions relating to wildfires.

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Patent Litigation: Two Years of Changes

Erik Olson is a moderator on the "Patent Litigation: Two Years of Changes" panel at Unified Patent's 2026 Corporate IP Strategy Conference in Santa Clara, CA. Click here to register.

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Katherine Philippakis Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers

Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Katherine Philippakis is recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers guide. Now in its 3rd edition, the guide features advisors who specialize in real estate worldwide – its development...

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Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition

Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 40 lawyers received recognition in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Additionally, 15 Farella lawyers were named in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®...

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California’s New AI Employment Bills: What Employers Need To Know

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The Compliance Checklist: This Year's Employment Law Update

Rebecca Stephens is presenting the session "The Compliance Checklist: This Year's Employment Law Update" at the annual winejobs.com SUMMIT in Napa. Overview: The annual rundown of what's shifted in employment law over the past year — and...

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Farella Grows Insurance Recovery Practice With Partner Alex Roje

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Settlement Reached with City of Lafayette Over Housing Element

The Housing Action Coalition (HAC), represented pro bono by Farella Braun + Martel, reached a settlement approved by the City Council of Lafayette on June 9, resolving litigation over the City’s Housing Element. Under...

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Risks Remain for Housing Developers After Recent CEQA Reforms

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CAA Has Submitted Its Draft SB 54 Extended Producer Responsibility Plan to CalRecycle

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Hundreds of Californians Just Sued Carefree Over PFAS. Now the Case Hinges on 2 Words

Sarah Bell was quoted in the Inc . Magazine article "Hundreds of Californians Just Sued Carefree Over PFAS. Now the Case Hinges on 2 Words." In the article, Sarah noted that the presence of PFOA...