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Challenged by a Housing Developer, Truchard Winery Wins Napa County Approval

September 26, 2017 Media Coverage

Napa Valley Register
September 22, 2017

"Challenged by a Housing Developer, Truchard Winery Wins Napa County Approval"

Katherine Philippakis was mentioned for her work assisting long-time local grape-growing family Truchard Winery to navigate a disagreement with a housing developer to win county approval for a new Carneros region winery.

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Planning the Next Chapter: Winery Succession and Trust Tax Reporting

Lauren Galbraith will speak at the 2026 Wine Industry Financial Symposium session, "Planning the Next Chapter: Winery Succession and Trust Tax Reporting," on November 10, 2026. The session will explore succession-planning considerations for winery...

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Navigating California’s Waste Discharge Requirements for Wineries

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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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Risks Remain for Housing Developers After Recent CEQA Reforms

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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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Farella Partners Named Among Daily Journal’s Top Estate & Wealth Management Lawyers

Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Lauren Galbraith and Hons Yung were named among the Daily Journal ’s 2026 “Top Estate & Wealth Management Lawyers” in California. Lauren Galbraith counsels individuals...

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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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Navigating the Statewide Winery Order: Applicability, Challenges & Compliance

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When Assets Become Liabilities: Managing Risk and Value in Wine Industry Transactions

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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®...