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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...
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...
March 30, 2016 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Launches Cannabis Industry Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 30, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the launch of a practice group dedicated to one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S.: the Cannabis Industry Practice . The practice is led by Transactional...
March 30, 2016 Media Coverage
San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group
Daily Journal March 30, 2016 "San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group" Farella Braun + Martel formally launches a Cannabis Industry Practice Group, making it one of the largest and most prominent firms to wade into the practice area.  Business...
November 23, 2015 Media Coverage
California Employers Face High Threat of Liability
North Bay Business Journal
North Bay Business Journal November 23, 2015 "California Employers Face High Threat of Liability" Holly Sutton, employment partner at Farella Braun + Martel, comments on the risks of employment lawsuits and best practices to minimize the risks and cost...
October 6, 2015 Media Coverage
Employment Lawyers Brace for Fair Pay Act
The Recorder October 6, 2015 "Employment Lawyers Brace for Fair Pay Act" Farella Braun + Martel employment law partner Douglas Dexter provided commentary on the impact of California's Fair Pay Act on employers.  According to the article, Mr. Dexter said he'll...
February 2, 2009 Media Coverage
Calls to Curb Executive Compensation Echo Widely
Employment Law360 February 2, 2009 "Calls to Curb Executive Compensation Echo Widely" Farella Braun + Martel's Doug Dexter quoted on potential federal limits on executive compensation and bonuses.
November 24, 2008 Media Coverage
California's high court to decide break rules
North Bay Business Journal November 24, 2008 "California's high court to decide break rules" Farella Braun +Martel's Doug Dexter is quoted on an upcoming California Supreme Court decision that could drastically change how wage and hour disputes are decided.