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October 31, 2018 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2019
SAN FRANCISCO (October 31, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California by Benchmark Litigation . In its 2019 edition, Farella is ranked “Highly Recommended” for litigation in California and...
October 27, 2017 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2018
SAN FRANCISCO (October 27, 2017): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Highly Recommended” firm for litigation in California. The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2018:  Deborah...
October 28, 2016 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2017
SAN FRANCISCO (October 28, 2016): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2017 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Highly Recommended” firm for litigation in California.   The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2017...
December 1, 2015 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2016
Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2016 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Recommended” firm for litigation in California.   The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2016:   Robert Holtzapple  William Keane Thomas...
November 19, 2014 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2015
SAN FRANCISCO (November 19, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2015 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Recommended” firm for litigation in California.   The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2015:  ...
March 18, 2014 Announcement
Doug Young Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
SAN FRANCISCO (March 18, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP Partner Douglas R. Young has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA).   The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than...
November 21, 2013 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (November 21, 2013): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2014 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Recommended” firm for litigation in California.   The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2014:  Robert...

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New PFAS Federal Drinking Water Standards Create Major Liability and Litigation Risk

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has released a final regulation setting individual drinking water maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for five per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These MCLs are incredibly stringent due to EPA’s stated concerns...

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Unplugged: The Renewable Energy Speaker Series - The IRA's Environmental Justice Incentive Programs

Join Farella Braun + Martel and the Environmental Law Institute for the relaunch Unplugged: The Renewable Energy Speaker Series with Farella’s John Ugai and guest speakers Miana Campbell with U.S. Department of Energy, Maria Castillo with...

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AI and Privacy: What Every Company Needs to Do Today

Sushila Chanana and Benjamin Buchwalter will discuss "AI and Privacy: What Every Company Needs to Do Today' at the ACC 2024 Privacy Summit.  This session will introduce basics of AI governance, such as ownership...

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Burdened by Debt, Savvy SF Office Owners Get Creative

Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The San Francisco Standard article, "Burdened by Debt, Savvy SF Office Owners Get Creative." In the article, Gary explained that in most cases...

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Court Reinstates CPPA Enforcement Authority and Confirms No Delay Necessary for Enforcement of Future CCPA Regulations

A recent appellate decision has made clear that the regulations promulgated under California’s groundbreaking consumer privacy law, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)), are ripe...

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JPMorgan Chase Accuses TransUnion of Stealing 'Trade Secrets'

Intellectual property practice chair Eugene Mar provided expert commentary to American Banker for the article "JPMorgan Chase Accuses TransUnion of Stealing 'Trade Secrets'." In the article, he said: "By filing this as a trade...

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Farella Awards 2024 Diversity Scholarships to Bay Area Law Students

Farella Braun + Martel’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2024 Diversity Scholarship grants totaling $45,000 to Bay Area first-year law students Marcus Albino, Saamia Haqiq...

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Copyright Law for Influencers and Brands: How Content Creators and Companies Hiring Them Can Navigate Copyright Law for a Successful Partnership

In recent years, the advent of the social media “influencer” has revolutionized advertising. Companies often partner with influencers to market their products, hoping to tap into the influencer’s devoted audience. Likewise, influencers create certain content...

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Where Are We Now, Following Maui County, Sackett, and the Latest EPA Guidance?

The last few years have seen significant developments in our understanding of the reach of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). (Indeed, “reach” here can be interpreted literally and figuratively.) The two issues plaguing...

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Farella Braun + Martel Earns San Francisco Green Business Recertification

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