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December 17, 2012 Announcement
Doug Young Honored by Anti-Defamation League
SAN FRANCISCO (December 17, 2012):  Farella Braun + Martel LLP Partner Douglas R. Young was recognized by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for his distinguished career and dedication to ensuring justice is served. ADL presented its Distinguished Jurisprudence Award to...
November 21, 2012 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (November 21, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the 2013 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Recommended” firm for litigation in California.   A publication of Euromoney/Legal Media Group, Benchmark Litigation is the only...
August 29, 2012 Accolades
Farella Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (August 29, 2012):   Twenty seven Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2013. The Best Lawyers in America is an annual referral guide...
June 7, 2012 Accolades
Chambers USA 2012 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 7, 2012):  Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 13 lawyers and seven practice areas in its 2012 edition.  Nationally, Chambers USA recognized Farella’s Construction and Food...
May 29, 2012 Media Coverage
Desmarais's Round Rock Business Model Comes Under Attack from Dell
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Rod Thompson and Farella’s IP practice were mentioned as representing Dell in a writ of mandamus filed with the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit urging the court to block the entire Desmarais LLP law firm from...
November 21, 2011 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2012
SAN FRANCISCO (November 21, 2011):   Benchmark Litigation 2012 ranks Farella Braun + Martel among the best litigation firms in California.  A publication of Euromoney/Legal Media Group, Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively...
August 31, 2011 Accolades
Farella Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2012
SAN FRANCISCO ( August 31, 2011 ):   Sixteen Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2012.   The Best Lawyers in America is an annual referral guide based...
June 30, 2011 Media Coverage
Top Litigators Q&A with Farella's Doug Young
Law360 June 29, 2011 "Top Litigators Q&A" Doug Young, a senior trial lawyer at Farella Braun + Martel, recounts his experience in one of his most challenging cases, a "bet-the-company" theft-of-trade-secrets case for a multinational corporation, and how everyday...
June 14, 2011 Accolades
Chambers USA 2011 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 13, 2011):  Chambers USA has recognized 13 lawyers and seven practices at Farella Braun + Martel in its 2011 edition.  Nationally, Chambers USA recognized Farella's Construction and Food & Beverages (Alcohol) practice areas.  In California...
October 1, 2010 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2011
SAN FRANCISCO ( October 1, 2010 ):   Benchmark Litigation 2011 has ranked Farella Braun + Martel among the best litigation firms in California.  Published by Legal Media Group Euromoney, Benchmark is the only publication on the market to...
March 22, 2010 Media Coverage
Rising Fortunes: At Farella, 2009 marked high point
The Recorder March 22, 2010 "Rising Fortunes: At Farella, 2009 marked high point" Farella Managing Partner Steve Lowenthal and other partners were interviewed on how the firm's culture and model make for a successful firm.
July 3, 2007 Media Coverage
Fraud Suit Targets 5 Ex-Veritas Execs
San Jose Mercury News July 3, 2007 "Fraud Suit Targets 5 Ex-Veritas Execs: Former CEO, others accused of inflating revenue statements" Farella Braun + Martel's Doug Young is quoted.
June 1, 2007 Media Coverage
Brocade, Mercury Settle Charges
USA Today June 1, 2007 "Brocade, Mercury Settle Charges: With no admissions, both pay millions in fines in stock cases" Farella Braun + Martel's Doug Young is quoted on the settlement.

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

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