Represent Miller Family on Sale of The Silverado Vineyards

Represented the Miller family on the sale of Napa Valley luxury wine producer The Silverado Vineyards to Foley Family Wines. The sale included a 73,000-square-foot winery and 300 acres of vineyards across Napa’s Stags Leap District, Coombsville, and Yountville wine regions.

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2025 NBBJ Wine Industry Conference

Farella Braun + Martel is a Presenting Partner of the North Bay Business Journal' s 25th Annual Wine Industry Conference. The conference will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and experts for an insightful and collaborative day of...

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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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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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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...

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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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The Terminator: The QPRT as a Wealth Transfer Strategy and CTA Updates

Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film . Today, I'm joined by Farella Partner Greg LeSaint and Farella Senior Paralegal Joe Hilliard to discuss the movie The Terminator . Like the Terminator traveling back in...

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Pouring Over the Law: 2025 Employment Law Updates

Staying up to date with the latest employment laws, amendments, and new statutes is crucial to ensure compliance and avoid costly legal pitfalls. Join speakers, Chandra Andrade, Kevin Jones, Jamie Talt, and Ryan Wessels...

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Farella Advises XL Industries in Combination With Graham Construction

Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented XL Industries Inc., a leading Northern California builder, in its combination with Graham Construction, a Canadian-based employee-owned construction solutions provider. The transaction positions the unified...

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Nationwide Injunction Halts Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement

A recent federal court decision eliminates the present need for any person or company to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its implementing regulations. This decision may be reversed upon appeal, but...