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...
January 30, 2017 Media Coverage
Supporting Gender Diversity: Carly Alameda’s Perspective
Above The Law "Supporting Gender Diversity: Carly Alameda’s Perspective" To tackle the problem of gender diversity in law firms head on, Carly Alameda, a business litigation partner at Farella, co-founded WISE: Women In-House Support Equality. Read the full article...
November 9, 2016 Media Coverage
What California's Legalization of Marijuana Means for Business
San Francisco Business Times November 9, 2016 "What California's legalization of marijuana means for business" Ryan Lowther, chair of Farella's Cannabis Industry Practice, comments on what the passage of Prop 64, recreational adult use of marijuana, means for California business...
November 7, 2016 Media Coverage
How California's Marijuana Legalization Vote Could Impact the Entire Country
Forbes November 7, 2016 "How California's Marijuana Legalization Vote Could Impact the Entire Country" Ryan Lowther, chair of Farella's Cannabis Industry Practice, comments on the big influence California's Proposition 64 legalizing recreational marijuana is going to have on the...
October 31, 2016 Accolades
Frank Farella Honored at Business of Wine Leadership Dinner
Farella Braun + Martel founding partner Frank Farella was honored at the Business of Wine Leadership dinner at the Culinary Institute of America’s new Napa, California campus, the former site of Copia. The dinner was conceived by Jeff Menashe...
October 31, 2016 Media Coverage
North Coast Cannabis Industry Runs on Cash
North Bay Business Journal October 31, 2016 “North Coast cannabis industry runs on cash” Ryan Lowther, chair of Farella’s cannabis industry practice, comments on the persistent cash dilemma cannabis industry businesses face and how he has seen an increase...
October 28, 2016 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2017
SAN FRANCISCO (October 28, 2016): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2017 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Highly Recommended” firm for litigation in California.   The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2017...
October 27, 2016 Media Coverage
Beazley Report Shows Need for Broad Ransomware Coverage
Law360 October 27, 2016 "Beazley Report Shows Need for Broad Ransomware Coverage" Insurance recovery partner Tyler Gerking commented on "act of war" or terrorism exclusions contained in many cyber policies. According to the article, the exclusions are another potential...
October 14, 2016 Media Coverage
One-Stop Shop Cyberinsurance Opens Doors For Small Cos.
Law360 October 14, 2016 "One-Stop Shop Cyberinsurance Opens Doors For Small Cos." Privacy and Cybersecurity co-chair Tyler Gerking comments on newly available cyberinsurance policies packaged with risk monitoring programs.  In the article, Mr. Gerking commented, "Smaller businesses are far more at...
September 21, 2016 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elects Brian Donnelly as New Firm Chair
SAN FRANCISCO, September 21, 2016 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the election of Partner Brian P. Donnelly as the firm's new chair effective January 3, 2017. He succeeds Steven Lowenthal, who has served in the role since...
September 2, 2016 Media Coverage
3 Tips for Manufacturers to Insure the Internet of Things
Law360 September 2, 2016 "3 Tips for Manufacturers to Insure the Internet of Things" In this article, Tyler Gerking comments on insurers modifying "traditional" liability insurance policies and policies specifically tailored to cyber-related risks in response to the evolving...
June 21, 2016 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Launches Privacy and Cybersecurity Group
Farella recently launched a multi-disciplinary Privacy and Cybersecurity Group representing clients in data security breaches and other cyber-related matters.  We have represented clients in suspected data security breaches and are well-versed in the law, data security concerns and compliance...