Attorney Representations
Regularly represents law firms and individual lawyers in cases where malpractice, conflicts, or ethical issues are at stake. Multiple investigations, 3 trials, and approximately 10 appellate arguments.
Firm Highlights
Publication
Reimbursement of Employment-Related Expenses Is Not a “Wage and Hour” Claim Within the Meaning of EPLI Exclusion
A recent California appellate court decision found that a wage and hour exclusion in an Employment Practices Liability Insurance (“EPLI”) policy did not bar coverage for claims under California Labor Code sections 2800 and...
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Securing Against Trade Secret Pitfalls and Dangers Arising From Employee Mobility Situations
Published on ACCDocket.com . By Walt Norfleet, Smiths Group plc and Eugene Y. Mar, Farella Braun + Martel LLP Picture this: Your company is in a highly competitive industry with several leading players heavily supported...
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Litigating Civil and Criminal Trade Secret Cases: Trends, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned
Trade secret litigation is on the rise, both civil litigation and follow-on criminal prosecution for trade secret theft. Companies are grappling with how to protect their valuable information and minimize risk in their technological...
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WSJ Pro Cybersecurity Symposium
Tyler Gerking will be speaking at the WSJ Pro Cybersecurity Symposium session, "The Role of Cyber-Insurance." Details: How much should you buy, what does it cover and how does it fit with an overall...
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News
Benchmark California 2020 Ranks Farella Among Top Litigation Firms
Doug Young named among Top 20 Trial Lawyers in California SAN FRANCISCO, October 16, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms by Benchmark California 2020, a guide...
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Farella Braun + Martel Deepens Environmental Practice With Partner Donald Sobelman
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San Francisco Now Requires 100% Renewable Energy for Commercial Buildings
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance this week requiring owners of all nonresidential buildings in San Francisco of at least 50,000 square feet to provide all on-site electricity demands from 100...
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What Employers Should Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act Taking Effect January 1, 2020
On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), a consumer-friendly privacy law inspired by the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, is set to take effect. The CCPA is aimed towards bolstering...
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PFAS Litigation Conference
Sarah Bell will be speaking at Law Seminars International's PFAS Litigation Conference program, "Lines of Defense" on December 10. Details: Assessing and choosing among the legal options for defending toxic tort, mass tort, and...
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Jeff Fisher Named Among California’s 2019 Top Trade Secrets Lawyers by the Daily Journal
SAN FRANCISCO, October 9, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Jeffrey M. Fisher was named among the “Top Trade Secrets Lawyers” in California by the Daily Journal . Fisher has...
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