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Website lawsuits, events regulations, environmental rules: What’s new in California wine business law

August 9, 2022 Media Coverage

North Bay Business Journal

Katherine Philippakis submitted commentary for the North Bay Business Journal article, "Website lawsuits, events regulations, environmental rules: What’s new in California wine business law."

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

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Navigating California’s Waste Discharge Requirements for Wineries

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Inside Napa and Sonoma Counties’ Differing Takes on New Vineyard Wine Tasting Law

Katherine Philippakis was quoted in the North Bay Business Journal article, "Inside Napa and Sonoma counties’ differing takes on new vineyard wine tasting law." Katherine moderated a panel discussion on AB 720, the new...

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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 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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Navigating the Statewide Winery Order: Applicability, Challenges & Compliance

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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®...