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New Partner Headshots: Chandra Andrade, Winston Liaw, Kelly Matayoshi, Janice Reicher and Brent Saldaña

January 12, 2021 Announcement

Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Five to Partner

SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021: Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the election of five lawyers to partnership effective January 1: Chandra Andrade, Winston Liaw, Kelly Matayoshi, Janice Reicher, and Brent...

February 3, 2014 Announcement

Chandra Russell Joins Farella’s Business Litigation Group

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2014 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP adds Chandra S. Russell as an associate to its Business Litigation Group. Russell has represented individuals and corporations in complex litigation matters, mediation and trial in both state...

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Conducting Effective, Defensible Investigations (With Lessons Learned from Summary Judgment & Trial)

Farella's 2024 Employment Law Symposium provided invaluable insights that will keep you and your talent team at the forefront of California employment law trends. The Symposium offered a unique chance to deepen your understanding of new...

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PAGA Amendments: A Reprieve for Employers Proactively Addressing Labor Code Violations, but Ambiguities Remain

On July 1, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a package of reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”), a statute that has created headaches for employers and driven up wage...

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Employment Law Symposium Recordings & Articles

Employers Face Significant New Requirements for Severance Agreements and Non-Competes (Recording) Conducting Effective, Defensible Investigations (With Lessons Learned from Summary Judgment & Trial) (Recording) California Employment Law Updates: What to Look Out for in...

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California’s Estrada Decision and Impact on Employers and PAGA Claims

Following Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc. , the California Supreme Court’s employee-friendly Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ruling earlier this year, employers must remain more diligent than ever to prevent and mitigate costly...

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Trial Courts’ Tool Box Doesn’t Include PAGA Manageability Authority

In Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc. , the California Supreme Court jump-started 2024 with a boon to employees, ending trial courts’ inherent authority to dismiss unmanageable claims under the Private Attorneys’ General Act...

Chandra S. Andrade, Partner

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Firm Highlights

Conducting Effective, Defensible Investigations (With Lessons Learned from Summary Judgment & Trial)

PAGA Amendments: A Reprieve for Employers Proactively Addressing Labor Code Violations, but Ambiguities Remain

Employment Law Symposium Recordings & Articles

California’s Estrada Decision and Impact on Employers and PAGA Claims

Trial Courts’ Tool Box Doesn’t Include PAGA Manageability Authority

Chandra S. Andrade,
Partner