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December 4, 2014 Announcement
Gary Kaplan Appointed President of Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum
SAN FRANCISCO, December 4, 2014: Gary Kaplan, chair of Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Restructuring & Insolvency Group, has stepped up as president of the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum. His one-year term began on November 20, 2014.   The...
November 3, 2014 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2015 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco, CA – November 3, 2014: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The rankings are based on client and peer evaluations and information...
June 12, 2014 Media Coverage
Heller Case To Arm Hiring Firms In Clawback Fights
Law360 June 12, 2014 "Heller Case to Arm Hiring Firms in Clawback Fights" Farella Braun + Martel's Gary Kaplan, chair of the firm's restructuring and insolvency group, explained the impact of a California court's ruling that refused to let Heller Ehrman LLP’s...
January 30, 2014 Media Coverage
Heller Bankruptcy Ruling Puts 'Meat on the Bones' of Emerging Theory
Daily Journal January 30, 2014 “Heller Bankruptcy Ruling Puts 'Meat on the Bones' of Emerging Theory” Farella Braun + Martel Bankruptcy Partner Gary Kaplan comments on a U.S. Bankruptcy Court ruling in the ongoing case of a defunct law firm...
November 1, 2013 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Honored with 2014 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco , CA – November 1, 2013: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2014 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Earning the highest level recognition, Farella’s Construction, Environmental and Mass...
July 22, 2013 Media Coverage
Calif. Ch. 9 Case Will Guide Detroit on Eligibility Issues
Law360 July 22, 2013 "Calif. Ch. 9 Case Will Guide Detroit on Eligibility Issues" Farella Braun + Martel's Gary Kaplan commented on how the lessons from the Stockton and San Bernardino California Chapter 9 cases could impact Detroit’s case...
March 28, 2013 Media Coverage
Stockton's Lawyers Make Final Pitches for Bankruptcy
San Francisco Chronicle March 28, 2013 "Stockton's Lawyers Make Final Pitches for Bankruptcy" Gary Kaplan, special counsel in Farella Braun + Martel's Restructuring, Insolvency & Creditors Rights Group, commented.
June 28, 2012 Media Coverage
Stockton a Test Case for Bankruptcy Mediation Law
The Daily Journal June 29, 2012 "Stockton a Test Case for Bankruptcy Mediation Law" Farella Braun + Martel's Gary Kaplan commented on the AB 506 process that cities are now required to go through before they may pursue protection through bankruptcy...
February 15, 2011 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Practice Area Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, February 15, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel announces new practice area leaders.  Partner Thomas Mayhew was named chair of the Business Litigation practice, Partner Samuel C. Dibble was named chair of the Business Transactions practice, Partner...
April 29, 2010 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Hosts Fourth Annual Developers Conference
SAN FRANCISCO , April 29, 2010 :   Farella Braun + Martel LLP recently hosted its Fourth Annual Developers Conference.  The half-day seminar, "Opportunity Awaits: Preparing for the Recovery," was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco...