News
February 14, 2023
Lawdragon Names 7 Farella Partners Among “Leaders in Environmental Law”
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that seven partners were selected to the 2023 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law Guide. Selected for inclusion are: Sarah Bell – Environmental Litigation Ashley Breakfield &ndash...
September 27, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel’s Robert Hines Joins the ELI Leadership Council
SAN FRANCISCO, September 27, 2016 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP Partner Robert L. “Buzz” Hines has been selected as a member of the Environmental Law Institute’s Leadership Council. The ELI Leadership Council is the Institute’s group for...
May 19, 2014
Media Coverage
State Seeks Better Local Water-Use Oversight
North Bay Business Journal
Farella Environmental Partner Robert Hines commented on increasing state oversight of water-use issues in the wine industry. The article noted that water supply is becoming more of a factor in whether governments approve new vineyard and winery projects — and whether...
January 8, 2014
Media Coverage
Enviro Challenges Loom Over Funding Bid For $68B Rail Plan
Law360 January 8, 2014 "Enviro Challenges Loom Over Funding Bid For $68B Rail Plan" Farella Environmental Partner Robert Hines comments on California Governor Jerry Brown's proposal to use $250 million from cap-and-trade proceeds and where opposition may come from. Opposition...
September 9, 2011
Media Coverage
Federal Courts Can’t Regulate Greenhouse Gases under Common Law
ABA Litigation News September 9, 2011 "Federal Courts Can't Regulate Greenhouse Gases under Common Law" Farella Braun + Martel's Environmental Law Partner and former co-chair of the ABA Section of Litigation's Environmental Litigation Committee, Robert L. Hines comments on...
December 28, 2009
Media Coverage
EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases To Have Limited Effect on State EPA
California Real Estate Journal December 28, 2009 "EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases To Have Limited Effect on State EPA" Farella Braun + Martel's Buzz Hines commented on the legal and practical significance of the EPA endangerment finding for greenhouse...
June 1, 2009
Media Coverage
EPA Proposes Regulation of Greenhouse Gases under Clean Air Act
Litigation News (ABA Section of Litigation)
"EPA Proposes Regulation of Greenhouse Gases under Clean Air Act" Farella Braun + Martel's Buzz Hines quoted.
May 4, 2009
Media Coverage
CEQA Provisions Consider Greenhouse Gases
California Real Estate Journal May 4, 2009 "CEQA Provisions Consider Greenhouse Gases: Proposed amendments create alternatives to EIRs, encourage density" Farella Braun + Martel's Sky Stanfield quoted.
August 17, 2007
Media Coverage
A Big Change is Coming; Climate Change Insurers
Editorial Best's Review August 1, 2007 " A Big Change is Coming; Climate Change Insurers " Farella Braun + Martel's John Green is quoted on climate-change-related risks that D&O insurers face.