Acquisition of Virginia’s RdV Vineyards

Represented the Bouygues family’s winery enterprise, SCDM Domaines, in its purchase of RdV Vineyards in Virginia. SCDM Domaines owns a number of winery holdings in France, including the famed Chateau Montrose. The acquisition of the 93-acre RdV Vineyards winery property in Delaplane, Virginia from Rutger de Vink represents the first investment by a Bordeaux company in an East Coast winery.

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New Wildfire Rules Aim To Ignite Coverage in High-Risk Areas

Sept. 21, 2024 marked the one-year anniversary of Governor Newsom’s executive order directing the Department of Insurance (“DOI”) to take accelerated “regulatory action to strengthen and stabilize California's marketplace.” Commissioner Ricardo Lara is continuing...

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Katherine Philippakis Named Among Top Real Estate & Development Lawyers by the Daily Journal

Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Katherine Philippakis has been honored as one of the Daily Journal ’s 2025 "Top Real Estate and Development Lawyers." The inaugural list recognizes lawyers...

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Q&A With Leaders in Wine Law

Katherine Philippakis was one of the wine law experts to provide comments on what the tariff war means for the wine industry and how bankruptcy and debt restructuring laws come into play for struggling...

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Pouring Over the Law: 2025 Employment Law Updates

Staying current with the latest employment laws, amendments, and new statutes is crucial to ensure compliance and avoid costly legal pitfalls. Speakers Chandra Andrade, Kevin Jones, Jamie Talt, and Ryan Wessels discuss key changes to...

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A Brief Guide to Wine Tariffs

While much has been written about how the tariffs introduced in the White House’s April 2, 2025 Executive Order will reshape the U.S. wine industry, if and when they fully go into effect, very...

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"Forever Chemicals" and Their Impact on the Wine Industry

Forever chemicals continue to make headlines and are rapidly becoming a focal point of state and federal regulations, as well as environmental, product, and personal injury litigation. These persistent chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

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Securing the Vine: IP and Privacy Protection for the Wine Industry

Nate Garhart discusses "Securing the Vine: IP and Privacy Protection for the Wine Industry." The wine industry, with its rich history and vibrant marketplace, relies heavily on branding and innovation. Protecting your brand and...

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FAQs: Wine Industry Intellectual Property Protection

For wineries, managing intellectual property (IP) is crucial to maintaining brand identity and protecting creative investments. While general IP principles apply across many sectors, wineries face unique challenges and opportunities. We have spoken to...