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December 7, 2017
Media Coverage
The Biggest Patent Cases of 2017
Law360 December 7, 2017 "The Biggest Patent Cases of 2017" Farella IP litigation partner Jim Day comments on the biggest patent cases of 2017. In the article, Mr. Day commented that TC Heartland is the “obvious choice” as the...
November 29, 2017
Media Coverage
Farella Braun + Martel Sets Things Right for Permanently Injured Bicyclist
Legal by the Bay “Farella Braun + Martel Sets Things Right for Permanently Injured Bicyclist” Farella’s Thomas Mayhew, Alex Reese and Julia Kropp represented a permanently injured bicyclist in a challenging case through the Bar Association of San Francisco’s...
November 15, 2017
Media Coverage
Micron Ruling May Spark New Wave of Venue Fights
Law360 November 15, 2017 "Micron Ruling May Spark New Wave of Venue Fights" IP litigator Jim Day commented on the Federal Circuit's decision that TC Heartland was a change in the law. Commenting on the statement in the article...
November 2, 2017
Media Coverage
Everyone’s an Expert: How Modern Juries Complicate a Case
Law360 November 2, 2017 “Everyone’s an Expert: How Modern Juries Complicate a Case” Jim Bruen, environmental litigation defense partner at Farella Braun + Martel, discusses the evolution of jury trials and tips for taking a complex case to a...
November 1, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 1, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Several Farella practices were recognized both nationally and regionally. According to...
October 27, 2017
Announcement
Buzz Hines and Chris Locke Inducted as Fellows of the American College of Environmental Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, October 27, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce that partners Buzz Hines and Chris Locke were inducted as Fellows of the American College of Environmental Lawyers at the College’s October 2017 Annual Meeting...
October 27, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2018
SAN FRANCISCO (October 27, 2017): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Highly Recommended” firm for litigation in California. The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2018: Deborah...
October 27, 2017
Media Coverage
New Informative PTAB Rulings Could Help Defeat AIA Reviews
Law360 October 27, 2017 "New Informative PTAB Rulings Could Help Defeat AIA Reviews" Farella IP litigator Dan Callaway was quoted in Law360's story on the significance of the PTAB's recent trio of "informative" rulings. Link to full article . Subscription...
October 19, 2017
Media Coverage
Recouping Losses from California Wildfires: Insurance attorneys offer advice for wine industry firms impacted by disaster
Wines & Vines October 19, 2007 "Recouping Losses from California Wildfires: Insurance attorneys offer advice for wine industry firms impacted by disaster" Insurance recovery group chair Tyler Gerking and insurance and risk-management consultant David Smith provide thoughts on maximizing...
October 12, 2017
Media Coverage
Calif. Court OKs $5.7M Award In Ukrainian Biz Row
Law360 October 11, 2017 "Calif. Court OKs $5.7M Award In Ukrainian Biz Row" A California federal judge confirmed a $5.7 million award to Ukrainian industrialist Konstantin Grigorishin and his company Dastime Group Ltd. Mr. Grigorishin and his company were...
October 12, 2017
Announcement
Leading New Markets Tax Credit Lawyer Julie Treppa Joins Farella Braun + Martel
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the addition of Julie Treppa to its San Francisco office. Treppa joins the firm as a partner in the Tax Group. “We are delighted to welcome...
October 6, 2017
Media Coverage
Federal Circuit Rebuke of PTAB Interpretation May Aid Patentees
Law360 October 6, 2017 "Federal Circuit Rebuke of PTAB Interpretation May Aid Patentees" Jim Day commented on the Federal Circuit's decision scolding the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) for using an "unreasonably broad" reading of a patent. In...
September 29, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises True-Tech on Sale to Jabil
SAN FRANCISCO, September 29, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented long-time client True-Tech Corporation, a manufacturing provider specializing in high precision machining, mechanical assembly and clean room assembly for semiconductor and aerospace customers, in its sale to Jabil...
September 26, 2017
Media Coverage
Challenged by a Housing Developer, Truchard Winery Wins Napa County Approval
Napa Valley Register September 22, 2017 "Challenged by a Housing Developer, Truchard Winery Wins Napa County Approval" Katherine Philippakis was mentioned for her work assisting long-time local grape-growing family Truchard Winery to navigate a disagreement with a housing developer to win...
September 26, 2017
Media Coverage
Tainted: Can California solve pot’s pesticide problem?
The Cannifornian September 26, 2017 "Tainted: Can California solve pot’s pesticide problem?" Buzz Hines provided commentary for the article on pesticide use and cannabis. Starting Jan. 2, when California’s legal marijuana market opens, all cannabis must be tested and most chemicals will be banned...
September 20, 2017
Media Coverage
California Lawyer Guides a Top Law Firm Into the Era of Legal Cannabis
Marijuana Venture September 2017 "California Lawyer Guides a Top Law Firm Into the Era of Legal Cannabis" Ryan Lowther, chair of Farella's Cannabis Industry Group, spoke to Patrick Wagner at Marijuana Venture . Read the interview here .
September 19, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among "Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For" and "Best Midsize Law Firms for Diversity" by Vault
Farella Braun + Martel LLP is ranked among the 2018 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For and Best Midsize Law Firms for Diversity by Vault, a career information website providing employee surveys of top employers, career advice, job listings and...
September 18, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, September 18, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP was recognized in the 2017 edition of Chambers High Net Worth Guide in the area of Private Wealth Law in Northern California. The Chambers HNW guide is specifically aimed...
September 18, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Round Table Pizza in Acquisition by Global Franchise Group
SAN FRANCISCO, September 18, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Round Table Pizza, Inc., a leading pizza restaurant franchisor in the Western United States, in its acquisition by Global Franchise Group, LLC (GFG), a portfolio company of Los...
September 11, 2017
Media Coverage
SunGrower & Greenhouse Q&A With Sarah Bell
Published in SunGrower & Greenhouse - Fall 2017 By Garrett Rudolph Although five years of extreme drought in California officially ended in the spring of 2017, the subject of water usage remains a hot-button issue in the Golden State...
August 22, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents First Solar With Development and Sale of 280 MW California Flats Solar Project
Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as project development, permitting and real estate counsel to First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) in the development and sale of First Solar’s 280 megawatt California Flats Solar Project, located on approximately 2,900 acres of...
August 17, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents First Solar in the Development and Sale of 40 MW Cuyama Solar Project
Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as real estate counsel to First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) with respect to the development and sale of First Solar’s 40 megawatt AC Cuyama solar project, located on approximately 320 acres of private land...
August 15, 2017
Accolades
41 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 15, 2017: Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . George T. Argyris: Trusts and Estates Deborah...
August 15, 2017
Announcement
Farella Represents hiQ Labs in Groundbreaking Victory Against LinkedIn
SAN FRANCISCO (August 15, 2017) – Farella Braun + Martel LLP client hiQ Labs, Inc. has won a groundbreaking motion for preliminary injunction (PI) against LinkedIn. Granted by Judge Edward Chen of the United States District Court for the...
August 8, 2017
Accolades
Three Farella Braun + Martel Partners Named to Benchmark Litigation’s Under 40 Hotlist
Farella Braun + Martel LLP partners Carly Alameda , Eugene Mar , and Erica Villanueva have been named to Benchmark Litigation ’s 2017 Under 40 Hotlist . The list honors partners 40 or younger who have been deemed the...
July 13, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents First Solar With Respect to Development and Sale of Switch Station Solar Projects
Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as permitting, real estate and project development counsel for First Solar’s 179 megawatt AC Switch Station 1 and Switch Station 2 solar projects located on federal public land in Clark County, Nevada, including...
July 7, 2017
Accolades
50 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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 2017. Farella attorneys named among 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris...
July 5, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to IP Stars 2017 by Managing Intellectual Property
SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Jeffrey M. Fisher , Stephanie P. Skaff, and Roderick M. Thompson were named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property magazine. The annual list features highly recommended practitioners in private...
June 19, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Pacific Coast Producers in Its Acquisition of Oregon Cherry Growers
SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Pacific Coast Producers (PCP) in its acquisition of the processing business of Oregon Cherry Growers (OCG). As a wholly owned subsidiary of PCP, OCG will maintain its cherry...
June 15, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Awards 2017 Diversity Scholarships
SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2017 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2017 Diversity Scholarships. Farella has awarded a total of $30,000 in scholarship grants to three Bay Area first-year law students...
June 8, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Investment Group Led by Third Leaf Partners in Its Acquisition of WineBid
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is advising an investment group led by Third Leaf Partners in its acquisition of WineBid, Inc., the largest online auction for fine and rare wines. The deal is pending...
May 31, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists Ovid Winery in Its Sale to the Owners of Silver Oak and Twomey Wineries
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, May 31, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Napa cult winery Ovid in its sale to the owners of Napa Valley’s Silver Oak and Twomey wineries. Ovid is an estate vineyard and winery located on...
May 31, 2017
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2017 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Practices & Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Construction, Exempt Organizations and Land Use practice areas were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2017 . Recognized among the list of “Leading Lawyers” for their respective...
May 26, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practice Areas, Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 26, 2017): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA has recognized 12 lawyers and five practice areas in the legal directory’s 2017 edition. Practice Area Recognition: Construction – National, California Environment – California Insurance...
May 24, 2017
Announcement
Daily Journal Names Jessica Nall and Katherine Philippakis Among Top Women Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, May 24, 2017 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce the selection of partners Jessica Nall and Katherine Philippakis to the Daily Journal ’s 2017 list of California’s Top Women Lawyers. The annual...
May 22, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers Recognized in Who’s Who Legal 2017
Nine Farella Braun + Martel lawyers have been recommended by Who’s Who Legal 2017 as leading practitioners in their fields. Three attorneys earned recognition among Thought Leaders. Deborah Ballati – Construction, Thought Leaders - Construction James Bruen...
May 12, 2017
Media Coverage
What Trump's Tax Plan Could Mean for Your California Business
San Francisco Business Times May 12, 2017 "What Trump's Tax Plan Could Mean for Your California Business" Brian Donnelly, a tax partner and firm chair at Farella Braun + Martel, commented on what the White House's proposed federal tax plan...
May 9, 2017
Media Coverage
North Coast Cannabis Industry Conference Raises Business Issues
North Bay Business Journal
Farella Braun + Martel sponsored the inaugural North Coast Cannabis Industry conference on May 9 hosted by the North Bay Business Journal in Santa Rosa, California. The event drew about 250 attendees from the North Bay business community, including professionals...
April 19, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named Among the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (April 19, 2017): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to be named one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area for the eleventh time. Published by the San Francisco Business Times and the...
February 14, 2017
Media Coverage
A Team Effort: Carly Alameda on Competition and Collaboration in In-House/Law Firm Alliance
Ms. JD The next generation of leaders in the legal world must master companies’ evolving expectations of in-house counsel and maximize the use of outside counsel. Carly Alameda, a business litigation partner at Farella Braun + Martel in San...
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