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 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...
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 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 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 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...
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...
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...