Diamond Creek Winery
Represented the family of the late Boots Brounstein on the sale of their Diamond Creek Winery in Calistoga, Calf. to French Champagne producer Maison Louis Roederer.
Firm Highlights
News
Lawyers Advising California’s Wineries Navigate a Pandemic and Wildfires
Partners Tyler Gerking and Matt Lewis were interviewed in the Daily Journal article "Lawyers advising California’s wineries navigate a pandemic and wildfires."
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Top 10 Practical Business Implications Arising From the Passage of the CPRA
California’s Proposition 24 passed as expected, and the new California Privacy Rights Act will change the privacy landscape created by the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA), which went into effect only months ago. While...
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M&A Deals and PPP Loans: Unexpected Parties in Your Deal
The Payroll Protection Program has been a lifesaver to many businesses this year, but its quick roll out, and many generous features (including potential forgiveness) could tempt a borrower to treat the PPP as...
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What California Wineries Need to Know Now to Prepare for Fire Season
California is at the start of another dry year, with increased likelihood that the North Bay will experience another active fire season. Fires are always a risk and they are always unpredictable — preparing...
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SEC Expands Definition of “Accredited Investor” – Here Are 5 Key Takeaways
The SEC recently adopted amendments to Rule 501(a) of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 that expand the definition of “accredited investor” by adding new categories of eligibility based on professional knowledge...
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Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Five to Partner
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Quinn Arntsen Named to North Bay Business Journal’s Forty Under 40
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Event
New Statewide Winery Order: What Wineries Need to Know
Join Buzz Hines and John Ugai, along with guest speakers, Timothy Simpson and Mehran Ebrahimi from GSI Environment Inc, in the discussion on "New Statewide Winery Order: What Wineries Need to Know." The new...
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How California Wine Business Property Transfer Rules Will Change in 2021
Lauren Galbraith commented in the North Bay Business Journal article "How California Wine Business Property Transfer Rules Will Change in 2021." “I see families in the wine business demonstrate keen awareness that they must...
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Hidden Liens in Custom Crush Relationships: How to Avoid Being Caught Between Creditors
Custom crush is an effective method for vintners to start and grow their label and brand without requiring the capital intensive investment of a dedicated winery. When evaluating potential custom-crush facilities and providers, wine...
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