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January 8, 2024
Announcement
Farella Wins Complete Defense Ruling at Trial for Smart Meter Technology Company
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel secured a complete defense victory for a smart meter technology company following a two-week bench trial in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California. In the litigation, a technology...
December 14, 2022
Announcement
Tony Schoenberg Receives Award of Merit From Bar Association of San Francisco
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Tony Schoenberg has received an Award of Merit from the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) at the association’s Annual Membership Luncheon today. The honor recognizes his dedication to...
January 11, 2022
Announcement
Farella Represents Community Groups in Successful Challenge of Disastrous Trump-Era CRA Rule Changes
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released its final rule on December 14 completely rescinding the agency's harmful 2020 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rule that unlawful gutted anti-redlining rules. The OCC will revert to prior regulations...
December 9, 2021
Announcement
Tony Schoenberg Appointed to Bar Association of San Francisco Board of Directors
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Tony Schoenberg has been appointed to the Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Board of Directors as of January 1, 2022, for a three-year term. BASF is a nonprofit voluntary...
September 24, 2021
Announcement
Farella Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Americans Against Gun Violence in U.S. Supreme Court Appeal
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel filed an amicus brief on behalf of Americans Against Gun Violence in the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc., et al., v. Kevin P. Bruen, et al . appeal pending...
July 20, 2021
Media Coverage
NCRC Applauds Administration’s Announced Move To Rescind Disastrous Trump-Era CRA Rule Changes
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced it will propose to rescind its controversial Trump-era rules weakening the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and work with other banking regulators to adopt a clear, strong, and consistent update to the...
March 25, 2021
Announcement
Farella Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Americans Against Gun Violence in Ninth Circuit En Banc Appeal
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel has filed an amicus brief on behalf of Americans Against Gun Violence in the Duncan v. Becerra appeal that is pending en banc review in the Ninth Circuit. In 2016, an...
February 26, 2021
Announcement
Nevada Links Wins Summary Judgment Motion in Case Brought by United States
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel successfully defended Nevada Links, Inc., the owner of a championship golf course in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a $100 million lawsuit brought by the United States alleging that a land lease...
February 1, 2021
Announcement
Federal Court Rejects Trump Admin’s Effort to Evade Accountability for Unlawfully Gutting Anti-Redlining Protections
San Francisco, CA — On Friday, January 29, a federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its unlawful June 2020 rollback of essential Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) anti-redlining protections. The lawsuit was brought by...
June 25, 2020
Announcement
Community Reinvestment Groups Sue Trump Administration for Unlawfully Gutting Anti-Redlining Rules
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, OCC’s Rushed Rule Lessens Accountability for Banks, Silences Communities Impacted by Systemic Lending Discrimination National Community Reinvestment Coalition, California Reinvestment Coalition Seek to Halt Unlawful Rule, Protect Vulnerable Communities Federal Reserve, FDIC Declined to Join OCC...
April 23, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Litigation Practice Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the appointment of new litigation practice area leadership. Partner Thomas B. Mayhew has been promoted to chair of the Complex Litigation Department, which includes the Business Litigation, Employment...
October 10, 2016
Media Coverage
Marin Hospital District Silent After Ransomware Attack
North Bay Business Journal
"Marin Hospital District Silent After Ransomware Attack" Tony Schoenberg, co-chair of Farella's Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, comments on the Marin Healthcare District's ransomware attack. Mr. Schoenberg said, "If they reported it to the FBI, law enforcement are cautious about what...
June 21, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Launches Privacy and Cybersecurity Group
Farella recently launched a multi-disciplinary Privacy and Cybersecurity Group representing clients in data security breaches and other cyber-related matters. We have represented clients in suspected data security breaches and are well-versed in the law, data security concerns and compliance...
March 17, 2016
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Honored With Prestigious CLAY Award
SAN FRANCISCO, March,17, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP litigation partners Rod Thompson and Tony Schoenberg have been honored by the Daily Journal and callawyer.com with a prestigious 2016 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) Award for their court...
March 4, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Files Amicus Brief Advocating for Balanced Copyright Protections for Internet Service Providers
SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Public Knowledge, Electronic Frontier Foundation, the American Library Association, the Association of College and Research Libraries, and the Association of Research Libraries in filing an amicus curiae brief...
March 2, 2016
Media Coverage
Perfect 10 and the RIAA Still Trying to Rewrite Copyright to Give Hollywood A Veto Right Over Innovation: EFF Files Brief In Support of Giganews and Sound Copyright Policy
Farella Braun + Martel was mentioned for its assistance in drafting an amicus brief supporting appellees on behalf of Electronic Frontier Foundation, Public Knowledge, the Association of College and Research Libraries and the Association of Research Libraries. The Ninth...
September 22, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Files Amicus Brief With Startup Advocacy Group Engine in USTA v. FCC
SAN FRANCISCO (Sept. 22, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is representing Engine, a San Francisco-based advocacy group working with startups and government to develop policy and support technology entrepreneurship, along with nine technology startup organizations in its community...
April 8, 2015
Media Coverage
Pro Bono Q&A: How One Law Firm Is Helping a California City Curb Gun Violence
We spoke recently with Farella Braun + Martel partner Tony Schoenberg about the law firm's pro bono efforts, and, in particular, his work related to a Sunnyvale, Calif., ordinance that bans the possession of large-capacity gun magazines. Farella is...
January 5, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named to The National Law Journal Pro Bono Hot List
SAN FRANCISCO, January 5, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to The National Law Journal ’s Pro Bono Hot List. Farella is among 10 law firms in the United States recognized...
November 11, 2014
Announcement
Farella Attorneys Support Service for Service Day Veterans Legal Services Clinic
SAN FRANCISCO, November 11, 2014: On November 5, several Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys, along with volunteers from the San Francisco Superior Court’s Veterans Justice Court, Salesforce Inc., and Swords to Plowshare, staffed a free legal clinic offering...
June 26, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Honored with Pro Bono Firm of the Year Award
SAN FRANCISCO, June 26, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has received the 2014 Pro Bono Firm of the Year Award from the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. The award honors Farella for its “extraordinary pro bono defense...
March 5, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Leads City of Sunnyvale to Win Significant Ruling in Gun Safety Ordinance Case
SAN FRANCISCO, March 05, 2014 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP has represented the City of Sunnyvale in its successful opposition to a case challenging the City’s new gun safety ordinance banning large capacity firearm magazines. Today, the judge...
July 8, 2011
Media Coverage
Judge Trims Piracy Suit By Disney, Others V. Hotfile
Law360 July 8, 2011 "Judge Trims Piracy Suit By Disney, Others V. Hotfile" Farella Braun+ Martel's Intellectual Property attorneys Tony Schoenberg and Deepak Gupta, representing Hotfile, comment on a Florida federal judge ruling that Disney Enterprises and others failed to...
July 28, 2009
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 28, 2009) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that 24 attorneys from diverse practice areas were selected for inclusion in the 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list published by Law & Politics. Three Farella Braun...
January 1, 2007
Media Coverage
Voicemail, Audio: Subject to e-Discovery
Compliance Week January, 20007 "Voicemail, Audio: Subject to e-Discovery" Farella Braun + Martel's Anthony Schoenberg is quoted on the details of future directions in federal electronic discovery rules.
April 24, 2006
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Prevail with a $65,000 Settlement for Once Deported African Woman
San Francisco (April 24, 2006) – After almost two years in court, the United States has agreed to pay $65,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a young African woman who was abused by U.S. immigration agents at San...
April 13, 2006
Media Coverage
Woman Wins SFO Customs Abuse Suit
Associated Press
Associated Press April 13, 2006 “Woman Wins SFO Customs Abuse Suit” Farella Braun + Martel’s Tony Schoenberg is quoted regarding his clients’ recent pro bono civil rights victory.
December 7, 2005
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Wins $43.1 Million Breach of Contract and Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Decision for Atmel Corporation
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 7, 2005): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announced today that a team led by partner John Cooper won a substantial award in an arbitration on behalf of Atmel Corporation, a worldwide leader in the development...
December 6, 2005
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Three To Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 6, 2005): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that three attorneys have been elevated to the partnership, effective January 1, 2006. The new partners are: Katherine Philippakis, Kevin Poloncarz, and Anthony P. Schoenberg. “As Farella Braun...