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July 9, 2015
Announcement
Douglas Dexter Elected Fellow of College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP congratulates veteran Employment Partner Douglas Dexter on his induction as a Fellow to the prestigious College of Labor & Employment Lawyers. The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers...
July 21, 2014
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 21, 2014) – Fifty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2014. Three Farella attorneys received special...
July 9, 2013
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2013): Fifty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2013. Two Farella attorneys received special recognition...
April 5, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names William Keane Chair of Complex Litigation Department
SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2013 – Farella Braun + Martel has appointed Partner William P. Keane to chair its Complex Litigation Department. Keane will oversee the firm’s Business Litigation, Employment and White Collar Crime and Internal Corporate Investigations practice...
July 6, 2012
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized As Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 6, 2012) – Forty-two Farella Braun + Martel attorneys from diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers–Rising Stars list of top attorneys in Northern California for 2012. Two Farella attorneys received special recognition. Deborah...
July 13, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized As Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 13, 2011) - Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel attorneys from diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers-Rising Stars list of top attorneys in Northern California for 2011. Three Farella Braun + Martel attorneys received...
May 13, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel’s Mark Petersen Appointed Chair of Bar Association of San Francisco Mediation Committee
SAN FRANCISCO , May 13, 2010 - Farella Braun + Martel partner Mark D. Petersen has been appointed chair of the Bar Association of San Francisco's (BASF) Mediation Committee, a part of BASF's Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, for a...
October 26, 2010
Announcement
The Doctors Company, Advised by Farella Braun + Martel, Completes Acquisition of American Physicians Capital for $386 Million
SAN FRANCISCO (October 25, 2010) - Farella Braun + Martel advised The Doctors Company, the nation's largest insurer of physician and surgeon medical liability, in its $386 million acquisition of American Physicians Capital, Inc. (APCapital) (NASDAQ: ACAP), a major...
July 15, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 15, 2010) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that 25 attorneys from diverse practice areas were selected for inclusion in the 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers list published by Law & Politics. Four Farella Braun...
July 12, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists The Doctors Company in $386 Million Acquisition of American Physicians Capital, Inc.
Combination creates one of the largest professional liability companies in the nation San Francisco (July 12, 2010) - Farella Braun + Martel advised The Doctors Company, the largest national insurer of physician and surgeon medical liability, in acquiring American...
June 11, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Wins Partial Summary Judgment Motion on Fair Labor Standards Act Claims in Class Action Suit
First reported decision addressing whether a precious metals distributor qualified for the retail sales exemption San Francisco (June 11, 2010) - Farella Braun + Martel has won a victory for Monex Deposit Company, a seller of precious metals, in...
July 28, 2009
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 28, 2009) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that 24 attorneys from diverse practice areas were selected for inclusion in the 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list published by Law & Politics. Three Farella Braun...
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.
July 17, 2006
Accolades
Twenty Eight Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 17, 2006) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that 28 attorneys from diverse practice areas were named as 2006 Northern California Super Lawyers published by Law & Politics. Two Farella Braun + Martel...
April 1, 2006
Media Coverage
The Monitored Workplace
8-K
8-K Legal Magazine Spring 2006 “The Monitored Workplace” Farella Braun + Martel’s Doug Dexter discusses how concern over possible litigation, trade secret theft, and workers’ productivity is forcing more employers to monitor their employees’ electronic communications, from email correspondence...
February 12, 2006
Media Coverage
Firms grapple with web logs: Brand messaging now in hands of the people
The San Francisco Examiner
The San Francisco Examiner February 12, 2006 “Firms grapple with web logs: Brand messaging now in hands of the people” Farella Braun + Martel’s Doug Dexter is quoted regarding the inevitable future of employee/human resources blogs and the policies...
December 1, 2004
Media Coverage
Employment Law Update
California Lawyer
California Lawyer December 2004 "Employment Law Update" Farella Braun + Martel’s Doug Dexter participates in a roundtable discussion on wage-and-hour developments in California.